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A Winner Never Quits
The inspiring story of a true American hero.
Genres
DramaFamilyTV Movie
Overview
Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
1986-04-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Keith Carradine
Pete Grey
Mare Winningham
Annie
G.W. Bailey
Tatum
Charles Hallahan
Nelson Gary Sr.
Fionnula Flanagan
Antoniette Wyshner
Jack Kehoe
Bloom
Dennis Weaver
Mr. Wyshner
Huckleberry Fox
Nelson Gary Jr.
Mary Jo Deschanel
Mrs. Gary
Ed O'Neill
Whitey Wyshner
Dana Delany
Nora
Steve Rees
Young Pete Grey
David Haid
Henderson
Brad Sullivan
Taylor
Peter Hobbs
McGregor
J.J. Johnston
Trainer
Art LaFleur
John Stewart
Macon McCalman
Dr. Wilson
Tom Turbiville
Man #1
Jimmy Boyd
Man #2
Andrew Lubeskie
Young Whitey
John Hostetter
Sergeant
James Troesh
Nolan
Regi Green
Veteran
Lulu Downs
Josie
Ted Henning
Brock
Philip L. Stone
Announcer (voice)
Robert Green Benson III
Shortstop - Child
Patrick Beall
Catcher - Child
Bryan Coley
Captain #1 & #2
Jamey Lee Moore
Man #3
Jim Morgan
Hatfield
Mike Quarry
Kid Falco
Charles Joseph Fick
2nd Baseman
Walter Robles
Masher
Al Silvani
Referee
Jeff McCracken
Sheldrake
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