Flashing Spikes (1962)

6.8/10 50 min Drama TV Movie

Overview

An old ballplayer, thrown out of baseball due to a bribery scandal, becomes friends with a young phenom. The younger player is at first tainted by his association with the oldtimer, but eventually the truth about the scandal is revealed.

Cast

James Stewart

Slim Conway

Jack Warden

Comissioner

Patrick Wayne

Bill Riley

Edgar Buchanan

Crab Holman

Harry Carey Jr.

Man in the Dugout

John Wayne

Marine Sergeant

Fred Astaire

Narrator

Tige Andrews

Gabby LaSalle

Stephanie Hill

Mary Riley

Carleton Young

Rex Short

Willis Bouchey

Mayor

Vin Scully

Announcer

Walter Reed

2nd Reporter

Larry J. Blake

1st Reporter

William Henry

Assistant Commissioner

Don Drysdale

Gomer

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