A Winner Never Quits (1986)

7.0/10 105 min Drama Family TV Movie

Overview

Raised in a poor Pennsylvania mining town by his immigrant parents, Pete Grey lost his right arm while still a young boy. But through the encouragement of his father and the constant coaching of his older brother, Pete never gives up on his dream of playing professional baseball. Driven by anger, he finally makes it to the big leagues. But it isn't until he agrees to meet a handicapped youngster who idolizes him that Pete finally becomes a genuine American hero.

Cast

Keith Carradine

Pete Grey

Mare Winningham

Annie

G.W. Bailey

Tatum

Charles Hallahan

Nelson Gary Sr.

Fionnula Flanagan

Antoniette Wyshner

Jack Kehoe

Bloom

Dennis Weaver

Mr. Wyshner

Huckleberry Fox

Nelson Gary Jr.

Mary Jo Deschanel

Mrs. Gary

Ed O'Neill

Whitey Wyshner

Dana Delany

Nora

Brad Sullivan

Taylor

Peter Hobbs

McGregor

J.J. Johnston

Trainer

Art LaFleur

John Stewart

Macon McCalman

Dr. Wilson

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