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      Saturday's Hero

      1951 1h 51m Drama List
      Reviews Steve Novak (John Derek) is great at football, but not so great at studying. Still, he manages to get a scholarship to a prestigious college. At the school, a wealthy booster (Sidney Blackmer) sees to it that Steve doesn't have to worry about studying as long as he keeps winning games. But when Steve gets hurt, his wealthy backer abandons him. The booster's young niece (Donna Reed), however, does not. With her by his side, he works to recover from his injury and buckle down on his studies. Read More Read Less

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      Bob Thomas Associated Press Saturday's Hero is a timely film, dealing with over-emphasis of college football. It is also well-made. Aug 8, 2019 Full Review Nell Dodson Russell Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder It is a rugged, brutal indictment of commercialization in college football, and the exploitation of players. Jan 14, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Steve Novak (John Derek) is great at football, but not so great at studying. Still, he manages to get a scholarship to a prestigious college. At the school, a wealthy booster (Sidney Blackmer) sees to it that Steve doesn't have to worry about studying as long as he keeps winning games. But when Steve gets hurt, his wealthy backer abandons him. The booster's young niece (Donna Reed), however, does not. With her by his side, he works to recover from his injury and buckle down on his studies.
      Director
      David Miller
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 51m