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Monkey on My Back

“SHOCK by SHOCK...It Jabs Like a Hopped-Up Needle!”

★ 6.8(6)19571h 34m

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Good to know

Director: André de Toth
Release date: 1957-05-29
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Edward Small Productions

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About Monkey on My Back

Monkey on My Back is a 1957 movie in the Drama genre, directed by André de Toth, starring Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster and Paul Richards. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Monkey on My Back in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The painfully true story of welterweight boxing champion Barney Ross is detailed in Monkey on My Back. Cameron Mitchell stars as Ross, whose meteoric ring career is interrupted when he joins the Marines at the outset of WWII. A highly decorated hero, Ross contracts malaria oversees and is given morphine to assuage the pain. By the time he returns to the states, Ross is a confirmed drug addict. Before he can rise to the top again, he must hit rock bottom and his descent into the hell of narcotics dependency is graphically illustrated (so much so that the film was almost denied a Production Code seal). Though a cured Barney Ross served as technical advisor for Monkey on My Back, he ended up suing the producers for defamation of character -- and lost.

Cast

Cameron Mitchell

Barney Ross

Dianne Foster

Cathy Holland

Paul Richards

Rico, Drug Pusher (as Paul E. Richards)

Jack Albertson

Sam Pian

Kathy Garver

Noreen

Lisa Golm

Barney's Mother

Barry Kelley

Big Ralph

Scotty Beckett

Corpsman (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

drugs

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Monkey on My Back in Mexico?+

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Is Monkey on My Back on Netflix?+

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How long is Monkey on My Back?+

Monkey on My Back has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Monkey on My Back?+

Monkey on My Back stars Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards, Jack Albertson and Kathy Garver.

When did Monkey on My Back come out?+

Monkey on My Back is a 1957 movie directed by André de Toth.

What genre is Monkey on My Back?+

Monkey on My Back is Drama film.

Who directed Monkey on My Back?+

Monkey on My Back was directed by André de Toth.

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