Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
Synopsis
Based on Bleier's 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the Steelers in 1968, he was then drafted by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Top Cast
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Robert Urich
Rocky Bleier
Bonnie Bedelia
Aleta
Art Carney
Art Rooney
Richard Herd
Chuck Knoll
Howard Cosell
Howard Cosell
Steve Tannen
Terry Hanratty
Bubba Smith
Jacobs
Simone Griffeth
Marcy
Sandy McPeak
Bob Bleier
Dennis Howard
Ken
Joe Spano
Captain Murphy
Peggy McCay
Ellen Bleier
John Chappell
Buff Boston
Raymond Serra
Tony Parisi
Enrique Castillo
Carlos Martinez
Jerry Lacy
Dr. Jenson
Barton Heyman
Coach
Nick Angotti
Assistant Coach
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Lieberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry O'Neill, Jerry McNeely, Rocky Bleier
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- MTM Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Lieberman
Terry O'Neill, Jerry McNeely, Rocky Bleier
Fred Karlin
Stevan Larner
A. David Marshall
Donald A. Baer, Jerry McNeely
Department Leadership Roster
Donald A. Baer
Producer
Stevan Larner
Director of Photography
A. David Marshall
Editor
Rob Lieberman
Director
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier about?
Based on Bleier's 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the Steelers in 1968, he was then drafted by the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
Who directed Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier?
Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier was directed by Rob Lieberman.
Who stars in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier?
The principal cast of Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier includes Robert Urich, Bonnie Bedelia, Art Carney, Richard Herd, Howard Cosell.
When was Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier released and how long is it?
Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier based on a book or true story?
Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Terry O'Neill", Book: "Rocky Bleier".