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  • Saturday's Hero (1951)
  • 111 min | Drama, Sport
Saturday's Hero (1951)
111 min | Drama, Sport

A star high school football player goes through the ups and downs of 'big-time' college athletics in the 1950's.
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Director
Writers
Sidney Buchman (screenplay) | Millard Lampell (novel "The Hero") (screenplay)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
William A. Lyon (as William Lyon)
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Status
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Updated Sep 10, 1951

Release date
Sep 10, 1951 (United States)

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Cast

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94 cast members
Name Known for
John Derek
Steve Novak Steve Novak   See fewer
Donna Reed
Melissa Melissa   See fewer
Sidney Blackmer
T. C. McCabe T. C. McCabe   See fewer
Alexander Knox
Prof. Megroth Prof. Megroth   See fewer
Elliott Lewis
Eddie Abrams Eddie Abrams   See fewer
Otto Hulett
Coach 'Preacher' Tennant Coach 'Preacher' Tennant   See fewer
Howard St. John
Belfrage Belfrage   See fewer
Aldo Ray
Gene Hausler (as Aldo DaRe) Gene Hausler (as Aldo DaRe)   See fewer
Alvin Baldock
Francis 'Clay' Clayborne Francis 'Clay' Clayborne   See fewer
Wilbur Robertson
Bob Whittier Bob Whittier   See fewer
Charles Barnes
Moose Wagner (as Charles Mercer Barnes) Moose Wagner (as Charles Mercer Barnes)   See fewer
Bill Martin
Joe Mestrovic Joe Mestrovic   See fewer
Mickey Knox
Joey Novak Joey Novak   See fewer
Sandro Giglio
Poppa Jan Novak Poppa Jan Novak   See fewer
Tito Vuolo
Manuel Manuel   See fewer
Don Gibson
Red Evans Red Evans   See fewer
Harry Anderson
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Armstrong
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Nubar Arthur Astor
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
John Baer
Turner Wylie (uncredited) Turner Wylie (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Baker
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Braly
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Barry Brooks
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Cantor
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Carmichael
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Frances Chaney
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Clark
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Steven Clark
Ted Bricker (uncredited) Ted Bricker (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Clinton
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Cogan
Actor (voice) (uncredited) Actor (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Colley
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Floyd Collier
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
James Conaty
Party Guest / Alumni Dinner Guest (uncredited) Party Guest / Alumni Dinner Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Roderick Craig
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Luther Crockett
Principal (uncredited) Principal (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Daly
Actor (voice) (uncredited) Actor (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob DeLauer
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Ann Duncan
High School Girl (uncredited) High School Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Eldredge
Alumni Chairman (uncredited) Alumni Chairman (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Fears
Lineman (uncredited) Lineman (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Finley
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Flint
Alum (uncredited) Alum (uncredited)   See fewer
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Foulk
McCabe's Butler (uncredited) McCabe's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Garner
Jamieson (uncredited) Jamieson (uncredited)   See fewer
Howard Hansen
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Hatfield
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Assistant Coach (uncredited) Assistant Coach (uncredited)   See fewer
Thomas Browne Henry
Keppler - Athletic Director (uncredited) Keppler - Athletic Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Tommy Herman
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Horvath
Baldy (uncredited) Baldy (uncredited)   See fewer
Clark Howat
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Hubie Kerns
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Kingston
Equipment Manager (uncredited) Equipment Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Kohler
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Tony Linehan
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Warren Mace
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Mickey McCardle
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Candy McDowell
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
James McGregor
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Sammy McKim
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Leon McLaughlin
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Mickelson
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Naumetz
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
John Nikcovich
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
William J. O'Brien
Waiter at Party (uncredited) Waiter at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank O'Connor
John Fitzhugh (uncredited) John Fitzhugh (uncredited)   See fewer
Newell Oestreich
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Volney Peters
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
James Pierce
Assistant Coach (uncredited) Assistant Coach (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Pourchot
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Pucci
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Remley
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Noel Reyburn
Toby Peterson (uncredited) Toby Peterson (uncredited)   See fewer
Darrel Riggs
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Saenz
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Scully
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred F. Sears
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Simpson
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
William Smith
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Glenn Souers
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Ted Stanhope
Alum (uncredited) Alum (uncredited)   See fewer
Breck Stroschein
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
Hal Taggart
Reporter at Party (uncredited) Reporter at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Tenbrook
Manuel's Bar Patron (uncredited) Manuel's Bar Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Glenn Thompson
Deke Roberts (uncredited) Deke Roberts (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter M. Thompson
Peter Fitzhugh (uncredited) Peter Fitzhugh (uncredited)   See fewer
Sunny Vickers
Girl (uncredited) Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Virgo
Vlatko (uncredited) Vlatko (uncredited)   See fewer
Lewis Ward
Gamma Boy (uncredited) Gamma Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Guy Way
Big John Masters (uncredited) Big John Masters (uncredited)   See fewer
Mervin Williams
Dr. Comstock (uncredited) Dr. Comstock (uncredited)   See fewer
John Zilly
Football Player (uncredited) Football Player (uncredited)   See fewer
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