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24/10/1996 Drama 1h 39m
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He Never Gave Up On His Dream

Overview

Based on a true story about two college wrestlers, T. J. "Teddy" Williams and Art Munson whose battle for the National AAU Wrestling Championship in 1958 resulted in a near fatal accident leaving Williams with a broken neck and psychiatric problems. The story continues thirty years later when champion wrestler, Brock Jones is admitted to the same institution as Williams after suffering a mental breakdown, The two become friends as Williams tries to get Jones back on track and coach him to another victory.

  1. Robert McNamarra

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Wayne Eric Boyd

    Brock Jones

  2. Dan Hodge

    Teddy

  3. John Smith

    Self

  4. Mike Altieri

    Actor

  5. Meredith Brooks

    Self

  6. Jeffrey Butscher

    Hospital Attendent

  7. Will Cary Glieberman

    Will

  8. Tim Lancaster

    Wrestler - Locker Room

  9. Elyse Pasquale

    Anita’s Friend

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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