The Basketball Fix
“SENSATIONAL EXPOSE THAT SHOCKED THE NATION!”
Synopsis
A college basketball star collaborrates with organized crime and becomes involved in 'point shaving.' A sportswriter tries to get him back on the right track.
Top Cast
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John Ireland
Pete Ferreday
Marshall Thompson
Johnny Long
Vanessa Brown
Pat Judd
William Bishop
Mike Taft
Hazel Brooks
Lily Courtney
Johnny Sands
Jed Black (as John Sands)
Robert Hyatt
Mickey Long (as Bobby Hyatt)
Walter Sande
Nat Becker
Ted Pierson
Police Lt. Garrett
John Phillips
Rival Reporter (as Johnny Phillips)
Lester Sharpe
Jewelry Salesman (as Lester Sharp)
Art Millan
Henchman
Lionel Kay
Henchman
Jack Reynolds
Reporter
Donald Kerr
Headwaiter
David March
Hoodlum (as Dave March)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles K. Peck Jr., Peter R. Brooke
- Original Title
- The Basketball Fix
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Jack Broder Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Charles K. Peck Jr., Peter R. Brooke
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Charles K. Peck Jr.
Screenplay
Peter R. Brooke
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Basketball Fix
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What is The Basketball Fix about?
A college basketball star collaborrates with organized crime and becomes involved in 'point shaving.' A sportswriter tries to get him back on the right track.
Who directed The Basketball Fix?
The Basketball Fix was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in The Basketball Fix?
The principal cast of The Basketball Fix includes John Ireland, Marshall Thompson, Vanessa Brown, William Bishop, Hazel Brooks.
When was The Basketball Fix released and how long is it?
The Basketball Fix was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.