The Stratton Story
“James Stewart - June Allyson, In The True Romance of The Year”
Synopsis
Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.
Top Cast
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James Stewart
Monty Stratton
June Allyson
Ethel
Frank Morgan
Barney Wile
Agnes Moorehead
Ma Stratton
Bill Williams
Eddie Dibson
Bruce Cowling
Ted Lyons
Cliff Clark
Josh Higgins
Mary Lawrence
Dot
Dean White
Luke Appling
Robert Gist
Earnie
Gene Bearden
Gene Bearden
Bill Dickey
Bill Dickey
Jimmy Dykes
Jimmy Dykes
Mervyn Shea
Mervyn Shea
Gino Corrado
Restaurant Chef
Pat Flaherty
Western Manager
Frank O'Connor
Baseball Fan
Bert Stevens
Movie House Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cleveland, Ohio
Festival / Special Debut
May 12, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Morrow, Guy Trosper
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- The Stratton Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Douglas Morrow, Guy Trosper
Adolph Deutsch
Harold Rosson
Ben Lewis
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Wood
Director
Douglas Morrow
Screenplay
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Ben Lewis
Editor
Jack Cummings
Producer
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Guy Trosper
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stratton Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stratton Story about?
Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.
Who directed The Stratton Story?
The Stratton Story was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in The Stratton Story?
The principal cast of The Stratton Story includes James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Morgan, Agnes Moorehead, Bill Williams.
When was The Stratton Story released and how long is it?
The Stratton Story was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stratton Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stratton Story was composed by Adolph Deutsch.