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Fear Strikes Out is a 1957 American biographical sports drama film depicting the life and career of American baseball All-Star player Jimmy Piersall. It is based on Piersall's 1955 memoir Fear Strikes Out: The Jim Piersall Story, co-written with Al Hirshberg. The film stars Anthony Perkins as Piersall and Karl Malden as his father, and it was the first film directed by Robert Mulligan.
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Today’s parents could take a few lessons from Fear Strikes Out. I’ve seen, all too often, parents who place incredible pressure on their kids at a time when they are participating in sports they should be enjoying. Fear Strikes Out is the story of Red Sox outfielder Jimmy Piersall (portrayed as an adult by Anthony Perkins). Karl Malden is his father, John, who hasn't had it easy. He drives his young son with an inte…More
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