Fear Strikes Out (1957)

Jim Piersall is groomed by his loving but demanding father, who lives vicariously through his son's baseball career. Driven by a desire to please his father, Jim's success ultimately leads to mental illness and a nervous breakdown. The story follows his struggles and journey to overcome these difficulties and return to the major leagues. Cast: - Anthony Perkins as Jim Piersall - Karl Malden as John Piersall - Norma Moore as Mary Piersall - Adam Williams as Dr. Brown - Perry Wilson as Mrs. Piersall - Peter J. Votrian as Young Jim Piersall - Richard Bull as Reporter Slade (uncredited) - Bart Burns as Joe Cronin (uncredited) - Edd Byrnes as Boy in Car Assisting Jimmy Up Stairway (uncredited) - Art Gilmore as Broadcaster (voice, uncredited) - Brian G. Hutton as Bernie Serwill (uncredited) - Morgan Jones as Sandy Allen (uncredited) - Bing Russell as Ballplayer Holding Trophy (uncredited) - Gary Vinson as High School Ballplayer (uncredited) Runtime: 100 minutes