11 October 1956 Drama, TV Movie 73 mins
An over-the-hill heavyweight boxing champion who suffers from the ravages of years of head trauma is exploited by his manager, despite the efforts of a compassionate young woman who tries to help him recover his self-respect.
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Jack Palance as Harlan 'Mountain' McClintock
Keenan Wynn as Maish Rennick
Kim Hunter as Grace Carney
Ed Wynn as Army
Max Baer as Mike
Maxie Rosenbloom as Steve
Edgar Stehli as Doctor
Stanley Adams as Pirelli
Harry Landers as Fox
Charles Herbert as Jeffrey
Ned Glass as Bartender
Frank Richards as Fighter in Bar
Lyn Osborn as Photographer
Joe Abdullah as Fight Announcer
Ivan Rasputin as Wrestler
Ted Christy as Wrestler
Rod Serling Writer
Ralph Nelson Director
Martin Manulis Producer
Julian Claman Associate Producer
Peter Kortner Story Editor
Shirley Cohen Production Assistant
United States 11 October 1956
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