Crazylegs
“An All-American guy...and the cutest co-ed on the campus...in a gay love story that all America will cheer!”
Synopsis
The story of the life and career of football star Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch (who plays himself).
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Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch
Elroy Hirsch
Lloyd Nolan
Win Brockmeyer
Joan Vohs
Ruth Stahmer
James Millican
L.A. Ram's Coach
Robert Waterfield
Bob Waterfield -Los Angeles Rams Quarterback
Bob Kelley
Bob Kelley
James Brown
Bill
John Brown
Keller
Norman Field
Otto Hirsch - Elroy's Father
Louise Lorimer
Mrs. Hirsch
Joseph Crehan
Hank Hatch
Gary Gray
Teenager on Phone (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Hall Bartlett
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Crazylegs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hall Bartlett Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Hall Bartlett
Leith Stevens
Cotton Warburton
Department Leadership Roster
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Hall Bartlett
Screenplay
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Oscar Best Film Editing Nominees
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Oscars 1954
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crazylegs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crazylegs about?
The story of the life and career of football star Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch (who plays himself).
Who directed Crazylegs?
Crazylegs was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in Crazylegs?
The principal cast of Crazylegs includes Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, Lloyd Nolan, Joan Vohs, James Millican, Robert Waterfield.
When was Crazylegs released and how long is it?
Crazylegs was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Crazylegs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crazylegs was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crazylegs?
Crazylegs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).