How long is Fear Strikes Out?

Fear Strikes Out is 1 hr 40 min long.

Who is Jim Piersall in Fear Strikes Out?

Anthony Perkins plays Jim Piersall in the film.

What is Fear Strikes Out about?

Ever since Jimmy Piersall (Anthony Perkins) was a boy, his baseball-obsessed father (Karl Malden) has pushed the sport on him. Trying to live vicariously through his son, the elder Piersall makes Jimmy eat, sleep and breathe baseball with destructive determination. But once Jimmy achieves his father's goal and makes it to the major leagues, he begins to unravel. After Jimmy suffers a breakdown, it is unclear whether he will ever be able to play the sport again.

Fear Strikes Out

Name: Fear Strikes Out
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1957-04-20
Duration: 100
Rating: 77

NR 1 hr 40 min

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How long is Fear Strikes Out?: Fear Strikes Out is 1 hr 40 min long.

Who directed Fear Strikes Out?: Robert Mulligan

Who is Jim Piersall in Fear Strikes Out?: Anthony Perkins plays Jim Piersall in the film.

What is Fear Strikes Out about?: Ever since Jimmy Piersall (Anthony Perkins) was a boy, his baseball-obsessed father (Karl Malden) has pushed the sport on him. Trying to live vicariously through his son, the elder Piersall makes Jimmy eat, sleep and breathe baseball with destructive determination. But once Jimmy achieves his father's goal and makes it to the major leagues, he begins to unravel. After Jimmy suffers a breakdown, it is unclear whether he will ever be able to play the sport again.