Crazylegs
An All-American guy...and the cutest co-ed on the campus...in a gay love story that all America will cheer!
- 1953
- Rated NR
- 1h 27m
- Drama
Rating: 5.8 out of 10TMDB(4 votes)
Overview
The story of Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, from his high school days to the University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan, followed by what was thought to be a career-ending injury. Defying the odds, he went on to play for the Los Angeles Rams.
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Film Editing (1954)
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Music
Music by Leith Stevens
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Virgil Miller
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Hall BartlettScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 15, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Elroy 'Crazylegs' HirschElroy Hirsch
Lloyd NolanWin Brockmeyer
Joan VohsRuth Stahmer
James MillicanL.A. Ram's Coach
Robert WaterfieldBob Waterfield -Los Angeles Rams Quarterback
Bob KelleyBob Kelley
James BrownBill
John BrownKeller- Norman FieldOtto Hirsch - Elroy's Father
Louise LorimerMrs. Hirsch
Joseph CrehanHank Hatch
Gary GrayTeenager on Phone (uncredited)
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