Saturday's Hero
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| Saturday's Hero | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Miller |
| Starring | John Derek |
| Release dates | September 10, 1951 |
| Running time | 111 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,150,000 (US rentals)[1] |
Saturday's Hero is a 1951 film directed by David Miller. It stars John Derek and Donna Reed.[2]
Plot
Steve Novak, a boy from a small mill town, decides to go to a college in Virginia to play football. He becomes a star player as a freshman, but hears stories of teammates receiving money for their play.
Steve falls for Melissa, the daughter of one of the school's rich benefactors. When he suffers injuries on the field, Steve realizes that a college education will mean more to his future than football will. He also tries to win Melissa's love, over her father's strong objections.
Cast
- John Derek as Steve Novak
- Donna Reed as Melissa
- Sidney Blackmer as TC McCabe
- Alexander Knox as Professor Megroth
- Elliott Lewis as Eddie Adams
References
- ↑ 'The Top Box Office Hits of 1951', Variety, January 2, 1952
- ↑ http://allmovie.com/work/saturdays-hero-108922
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