The Iron Major (1943)
William 'Frank' Cavanaugh is a top football coach who gave up his career to enter WWI where he became a hero. After the war he went back to coaching where he ended up having one of the best winning percentages in football history.
Director:
Ray Enright
Writers:
Warren Duff, Aben Kandel.
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Pat O'Brien as Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh |
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Ruth Warrick as Florence Ayres Cavanaugh |
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Robert Ryan as Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan |
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Leon Ames as Robert 'Bob' Stewart |
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Russell Wade as Private Manning |
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Bruce Edwards as Lieutenant Jones |
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Richard Martin as David 'Davie' Cavanaugh |
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Barbara Hale as Sarah Cavanaugh |
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Joseph Crehan as Judge |
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Milton Kibbee as Mr. Watkins |
| Directing | Ray Enright | Director |
| Writing | Warren Duff | Screenplay |
| Writing | Florence E. Cavanaugh | Story |
| Writing | Aben Kandel | Screenplay |