The Guy Who Came Back
“He couldn't forget the roar of the crowd...a woman's kiss...a small boy's love in his heart!”
Synopsis
Former football star Harry Joplin is down on his luck, both in his career and in his married life. He seems convinced of his own unworthiness, but a chance to play in a charity football game helps him see his life in a new light.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph M. Newman
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Guy Who Came Back
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph M. Newman
Allan Scott, W.G. Fay
Leigh Harline
Joseph LaShelle
William B. Murphy
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
William B. Murphy
Editor
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Joseph M. Newman
Director
Julian Blaustein
Producer
Renié
Costume Design
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guy Who Came Back
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What is The Guy Who Came Back about?
Former football star Harry Joplin is down on his luck, both in his career and in his married life. He seems convinced of his own unworthiness, but a chance to play in a charity football game helps him see his life in a new light.
Who directed The Guy Who Came Back?
The Guy Who Came Back was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
Who stars in The Guy Who Came Back?
The principal cast of The Guy Who Came Back includes Paul Douglas, Joan Bennett, Linda Darnell, Don DeFore, Billy Gray.
When was The Guy Who Came Back released and how long is it?
The Guy Who Came Back was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guy Who Came Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guy Who Came Back was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guy Who Came Back?
The Guy Who Came Back holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).