A Winner Never Quits
“The inspiring story of a true American hero.”
Synopsis
Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.
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A Winner Never Quits (Courtesy Columbia Pictures)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-25
Top Cast
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Keith Carradine
Pete Grey
Mare Winningham
Annie
G.W. Bailey
Tatum
Charles Hallahan
Nelson Gary Sr.
Fionnula Flanagan
Antoniette Wyshner
Jack Kehoe
Bloom
Dennis Weaver
Mr. Wyshner
Huckleberry Fox
Nelson Gary Jr.
Mary Jo Deschanel
Mrs. Gary
Ed O'Neill
Whitey Wyshner
Dana Delany
Nora
Steve Rees
Young Pete Grey
David Haid
Henderson
Brad Sullivan
Taylor
Peter Hobbs
McGregor
J.J. Johnston
Trainer
Art LaFleur
John Stewart
Macon McCalman
Dr. Wilson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Prelutsky
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff
- Original Title
- A Winner Never Quits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Damski
Burt Prelutsky
Dana Kaproff
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael A. Stevenson
Robert Singer, Daniel H. Blatt, Lynn Raynor, James Keach
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Paul Peters
Production Design
Mel Damski
Director
Burt Prelutsky
Writer
Dana Kaproff
Original Music Composer
Lynn Raynor
Producer
James Keach
Producer
Michael A. Stevenson
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Winner Never Quits
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What is A Winner Never Quits about?
Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.
Who directed A Winner Never Quits?
A Winner Never Quits was directed by Mel Damski.
Who stars in A Winner Never Quits?
The principal cast of A Winner Never Quits includes Keith Carradine, Mare Winningham, G.W. Bailey, Charles Hallahan, Fionnula Flanagan.
When was A Winner Never Quits released and how long is it?
A Winner Never Quits was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Winner Never Quits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Winner Never Quits was composed by Dana Kaproff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Winner Never Quits?
A Winner Never Quits holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).