The Fireball (1950): Cast
The Fireball is a 1950 drama directed by Tay Garnett, starring Mickey Rooney as Johnny Casar, Kenner G. Kemp and Lois James. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Tay Garnett
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bert E. Friedlob Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fireball About?
The premise of The Fireball without spoilers.
After escaping an orphanage, Johnny Casar throws himself into the high‑speed world of roller‑skating, quickly rising to fame on the glittering Roller Raceways. Faced with triumphs and harsh setbacks, he must confront his ruthless drive and learn to balance ambition with humility.
The Fireball Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- orphan
- priest
- 1950s
- teenage runaway
- skating speedway
- roller skates
- rivalry
- poliomyelitis
- physical therapy
- transformation
- arrogance
- catholic church
+11 more Show fewer
- catholic priest
- cafe owner
- dishwasher
- television
- televised sports event
- contact sport
- teenage boy
- orphanage
- polio
- roller derby
- runaway
The Fireball Cast & Characters
Mickey Rooney leads the cast as Johnny Casar, with Kenner G. Kemp as Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited) and Lois James as Roller Derby Girl (uncredited). Directed by Tay Garnett; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tay Garnett
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Mickey Rooney as Johnny Casar - Kenner G. Kemp as Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
- Lois James as Roller Derby Girl (uncredited)
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Pat O'Brien as Father O'Hara
Also Starring in The Fireball
· 12 more- James Brown Allen
- Marilyn Monroe Polly
- Ralph Dumke Bruno Crystal
- Frank Mills Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
- Al Hill Policeman (uncredited)
- Sam Flint Dr. Barton
- Milburn Stone Jeff Davis
- James Anderson Strong Arm Man (uncredited)
- Glenn Corbett Mack Miller
- Beverly Tyler Mary Reeves
- John Hedloe Ullman
- Bert Begley Shilling
More from Tay Garnett
More films directed by Tay Garnett, best-rated first: The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Delta Factor, Cattle King and The Black Knight.
The Fireball Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Lo spaccone vagabondo” and “Mingea de foc”.
- Also known as
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- Lo spaccone vagabondo
- Mingea de foc
- Le Roi de la piste
- Rollschuhfieber
- 火球
- Ruedas de fuego
- O Faísca
- El bòlid
- Огненный шар
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The Fireball FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Fireball, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fireball?
The Fireball runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Fireball released?
The Fireball was released on October 7, 1950.
Who directed The Fireball?
The Fireball was directed by Tay Garnett.
More films by Tay Garnett Who is in the cast of The Fireball?
The Fireball stars Mickey Rooney as Johnny Casar, Kenner G. Kemp as Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited) and Lois James as Roller Derby Girl (uncredited), among 16 credited actors.
Does The Fireball have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fireball has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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