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60th Anniversary: Fear Strikes Out

Movie Geeks United

English - December 29, 2017 21:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB - ★★★★ - 5 ratings
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Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long celebrates the 60th anniversary of the classic Fear Strikes Out with the film's female lead Norma Moore. Directed by Robert Mulligan and produced by Alan Pakula, the film tells the story of Jimmy Piersall, a major league baseball sensation who suffered from mental illness. Ms. Moore discusses her working relationship with all of the principle talents associated with the film, including star Anthony Perkins, and her additional experiences in classic Hollywood.