The Fireball

Directed by Tay Garnett
Approved
1950    84m[Drama](/on-demand/category/drama), [Sport](/on-demand/category/sport)
5.614%6.0
Johnny runs away from Father O'Hara's orphanage and becomes a roller-skating star with help from Mary Reeves. He becomes involved with women, including Polly, who only love him because he is a champion--but Mary actually feels real love for him. What will happen when he is struck down by polio?

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Cast of The Fireball

  • Mickey RooneyJohnny Casar
  • Pat O'BrienFather O'Hara
  • Beverly TylerMary Reeves
  • James BrownAllen
  • Ralph DumkeBruno Crystal
  • Milburn StoneJeff Davis
  • Bert BegleyShilling
  • Marilyn MonroePolly
  • Sam FlintDr. Barton
  • Glenn CorbettMack Miller
  • John HedloeUllman
  • James AndersonStrong Arm Man (uncredited)
  • Al HillPoliceman (uncredited)
  • Lois JamesRoller Derby Girl (uncredited)
  • Kenner G. KempRoller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
  • Frank MillsRoller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
  • Tay GarnettDirector / Writer
  • Horace McCoyWriter
  • Bert E. FriedlobProducer
  • Van Nest PolglaseArt Direction

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