The Stratton Story

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The Stratton Story

Released May 12, 1949

1h 46m

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This fact-based sports drama chronicles the life of famous pitcher Monty Stratton. Stratton (James Stewart), a star athlete, loses his leg when his hunting rifle misfires during a wilderness outing. Initially, Stratton's career is derailed, and he wallows in the depth of depression; however, with the encouragement of his loving spouse, Ethel (June Allyson), he decides to get back in the game. Equipped with a prosthetic leg, Stratton eventually works his way back to pitching in the minor leagues.

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

The picture holds the interest by its fine, sentimental story, rather than by brilliance in writing or action.

Jul 24, 2019

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Thomas M. Pryor

New York Times

Mr. Stewart gives such a winning performance that it is almost impossible to imagine anyone else playing the role of the Chicago White Sox pitcher whose bright future was suddenly and tragically darkened by adversity in 1938.

Aug 8, 2006

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Elsa Branden

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Jimmy is plenty appealing as the shy, lanky pitcher.

Rated: 2/3

Aug 20, 2021

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Moira Walsh

America Magazine

Not only does it capture the flavor of the ball park and the feeling of actual play, but on at least two occasions conveys a fever of excitement.

Jul 15, 2021

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TV Guide

This inspiring picture about a man who wouldn't give up (and who acted as the film's technical advisor) also features appearances by the Yankee great Bill Dickey and pitcher Gene Bearden as themselves.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 6, 2014

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

As directed by Same Wood, this sports biopic is too earnest and too concerned with being inspirational, but Jimmy Stewart is good.

Rated: B-

May 4, 2011

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Steve D

The script isn't much but the actors and story are good enough to make up for it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Audience Member

inspirational sports picture with James Stewart and June Allyson

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/30/21

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Audience Member

A decent comeback film about the real life baseball story of Monty Stratton. Not very memorable, but it wasn't bad. (First and only viewing - 3/24/2018)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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ashley h

The Stratton Story is an incredible film. It is about major league pitcher Monty Stratton who loses a leg in a hunting accident. James Stewart and June Allyson give amazing performances. The screenplay is well written. Sam Wood did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of both the drama and romance. The Stratton Story is a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I found it interesting how Jimmy Stewarts physical performance changed as he was walking when he has troubles with his leg. I thought Jimmy Stewarts performance was very convincing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

good baseball bio-pic

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

This fact-based sports drama chronicles the life of famous pitcher Monty Stratton. Stratton (James Stewart), a star athlete, loses his leg when his hunting rifle misfires during a wilderness outing. Initially, Stratton's career is derailed, and he wallows in the depth of depression; however, with the encouragement of his loving spouse, Ethel (June Allyson), he decides to get back in the game. Equipped with a prosthetic leg, Stratton eventually works his way back to pitching in the minor leagues.

Director: Sam Wood
Producer: Jack Cummings
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 1949, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 46m

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