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The Stratton Story

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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 07/24/2019
The picture holds the interest by its fine, sentimental story, rather than by brilliance in writing or action. Go to Full Review Thomas M. Pryor New York Times 08/08/2006
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. Go to Full Review Elsa Branden Photoplay 08/20/2021
2/3
Jimmy is plenty appealing as the shy, lanky pitcher. Go to Full Review Moira Walsh America Magazine 07/15/2021
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. Go to Full Review TV Guide 05/06/2014
3.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 05/04/2011
B-
As directed by Same Wood, this sports biopic is too earnest and too concerned with being inspirational, but Jimmy Stewart is good. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 01/21/2024 The script isn't much but the actors and story are good enough to make up for it. See more 04/30/2021 inspirational sports picture with James Stewart and June Allyson See more 03/26/2018 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) See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 12/29/2017 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. See more 01/07/2017 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. See more 09/26/2016 good baseball bio-pic See more Read all reviews
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Sam Wood

Director

James Stewart

Monty Stratton

June Allyson

Ethel

Frank Morgan

Barney Wile

Agnes Moorehead

Ma Stratton

Bill Williams

Eddie Dibson

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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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