The Fireball
Rooney Runs Riot on the Roller Raceways!
- 1950
- Rated NR
- 1h 24m
- Drama
Rating: 6.0 out of 10TMDB(11 votes)
Overview
Johnny Casar runs away from the orphanage to start a successful career as a roller skater and after setbacks learns to curb his ruthlessness and ambition.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Victor Young
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Lester White
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Tay GarnettWriter
- Horace McCoyWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 9, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
Production
Cast
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)
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