The Stratton Story
May 12 1949
•2h 46m
•Drama, Romance
Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.
Cast
See allJames Stewart
Monty Stratton
June Allyson
Ethel
Frank Morgan
Barney Wile
Agnes Moorehead
Ma Stratton
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