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Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier

Plot: Based on Bleier's 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the Steelers in 1968, he was then drafted by the U. S
Release Date: Sunday, December 7 1980
43 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Robert UrichRobert Urich
Robert Urich was
33 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Rocky Bleier'.
Thu, Dec 19 1946 –
Tue, Apr 16 2002
Portrait of Bonnie BedeliaBonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia was
32 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Aleta'.
Thu, Mar 25 1948
Portrait of Art CarneyArt Carney
Art Carney was
62 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Art Rooney'.
Mon, Nov 04 1918 –
Sun, Nov 09 2003
Portrait of Richard HerdRichard Herd
Richard Herd was
48 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Chuck Knoll'.
Mon, Sep 26 1932 –
Tue, May 26 2020
Portrait of Howard CosellHoward Cosell
Howard Cosell was
62 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Howard Cosell'.
Mon, Mar 25 1918 –
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Portrait of Steve TannenSteve Tannen
Steve Tannen was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Terry Hanratty'.
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Portrait of Bubba SmithBubba Smith
Bubba Smith was
35 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Jacobs'.
Wed, Feb 28 1945 –
Wed, Aug 03 2011
Portrait of Simone GriffethSimone Griffeth
Simone Griffeth was
30 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Marcy'.
Tue, Apr 04 1950
Portrait of Sandy McPeakSandy McPeak
Sandy McPeak was
44 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Bob Bleier'.
Fri, Feb 21 1936 –
Wed, Dec 31 1997
Portrait of Dennis HowardDennis Howard
Dennis Howard was
33 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Ken'.
Wed, Sep 10 1947 –
Wed, Jun 11 2014
Portrait of Joe SpanoJoe Spano
Joe Spano was
34 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Captain Murphy'.
Sun, Jul 07 1946
Portrait of Peggy McCayPeggy McCay
Peggy McCay was
53 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Ellen Bleier'.
Thu, Nov 03 1927 –
Sun, Oct 07 2018
Portrait of John ChappellJohn Chappell
John Chappell was
41 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Buff Boston'.
Thu, Mar 09 1939 –
Mon, Mar 02 2015
Portrait of Raymond SerraRaymond Serra
Raymond Serra was
44 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Tony Parisi'.
Thu, Aug 13 1936 –
Fri, Jun 20 2003
Portrait of Enrique CastilloEnrique Castillo
Enrique Castillo was
30 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Carlos Martinez'.
Sat, Dec 10 1949
Portrait of Jerry LacyJerry Lacy
Jerry Lacy was
44 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Dr. Jenson'.
Fri, Mar 27 1936
Portrait of Barton HeymanBarton Heyman
Barton Heyman was
43 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Coach'.
Sun, Jan 24 1937 –
Wed, May 15 1996
Portrait of Nick AngottiNick Angotti
Nick Angotti was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Assistant Coach'.
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Portrait of John BerwickJohn Berwick
John Berwick was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Hudson'.
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Portrait of Ken LetnerKen Letner
Ken Letner was
48 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Business Manager'.
Tue, Oct 25 1932 –
Sun, Oct 31 1993
Portrait of Susan LongSusan Long
Susan Long was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Rosemary'.
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Portrait of Lynn Philip SeibelLynn Philip Seibel
Lynn Philip Seibel was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Jerry'.
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Portrait of Bob LevineBob Levine
Bob Levine was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Rival Owner'.
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Portrait of Bernie McInerneyBernie McInerney
Bernie McInerney was
44 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Team Doctor'.
Fri, Dec 04 1936
Portrait of Heshimu CumbukaHeshimu Cumbuka
Heshimu Cumbuka was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Soldier'.
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Portrait of Jed MillsJed Mills
Jed Mills was
39 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Roger'.
Sun, Jan 12 1941
Portrait of Stacy Keach, Sr.Stacy Keach, Sr.
Stacy Keach, Sr. was
66 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Draft Board Chairman'.
Fri, May 29 1914 –
Thu, Feb 13 2003
Portrait of Jerry McNeelyJerry McNeely
Jerry McNeely was
52 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Sportswriter #1'.
Wed, Jun 20 1928 –
Mon, Jul 14 2014
Portrait of Andy DuncanAndy Duncan
Andy Duncan was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Sportswriter #2'.
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Portrait of Theresa HayesTheresa Hayes
Theresa Hayes was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Receptionist'.
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Portrait of Stephanie HankinsonStephanie Hankinson
Stephanie Hankinson was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Jan'.
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Portrait of Anthony AndersonAnthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Fred AndersonFred Anderson
Fred Anderson was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Larry AndersonLarry Anderson
Larry Anderson was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Matt BahrMatt Bahr
Matt Bahr was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of John BanaszakJohn Banaszak
John Banaszak was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Theo BellTheo Bell
Theo Bell was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Darrell BrownDarrell Brown
Darrell Brown was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Larry BrownLarry Brown
Larry Brown was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Robin ColeRobin Cole
Robin Cole was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Steve CoursonSteve Courson
Steve Courson was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Bennie CunninghamBennie Cunningham
Bennie Cunningham was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Russell DavisRussell Davis
Russell Davis was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Sam DavisSam Davis
Sam Davis was
36 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
Wed, Jul 05 1944 –
Tue, Sep 10 2019
Portrait of Gary DunnGary Dunn
Gary Dunn was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Tom DornbrookTom Dornbrook
Tom Dornbrook was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Willie Fry Jr.Willie Fry Jr.
Willie Fry Jr. was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Steve FurnessSteve Furness
Steve Furness was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Derrick GlasperDerrick Glasper
Derrick Glasper was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Tommy GravesTommy Graves
Tommy Graves was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Joe GreeneJoe Greene
Joe Greene was
34 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
Tue, Sep 24 1946
Portrait of Greg HawthorneGreg Hawthorne
Greg Hawthorne was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Ron JohnsonRon Johnson
Ron Johnson was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Robert MilieRobert Milie
Robert Milie was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Rick MoserRick Moser
Rick Moser was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Gerry MullinsGerry Mullins
Gerry Mullins was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Ray PinneyRay Pinney
Ray Pinney was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Jim SmithJim Smith
Jim Smith was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of John StallworthJohn Stallworth
John Stallworth was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Cliff StoudtCliff Stoudt
Cliff Stoudt was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Calvin SweeneyCalvin Sweeney
Calvin Sweeney was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of J.T. ThomasJ.T. Thomas
J.T. Thomas was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Sidney ThorntonSidney Thornton
Sidney Thornton was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Dwight WhiteDwight White
Dwight White was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Dennis WinstonDennis Winston
Dennis Winston was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Portrait of Dwayne WoodruffDwayne Woodruff
Dwayne Woodruff was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Self - Steeler Player'.
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Crew

Portrait of Rob LiebermanRob Lieberman
Rob Lieberman was
33 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Director'
Wed, Jul 16 1947
Portrait of Stevan LarnerStevan Larner
Stevan Larner was
50 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Feb 06 1930 –
Sun, Nov 06 2005
Portrait of Donald A. BaerDonald A. Baer
Donald A. Baer was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Jerry McNeelyJerry McNeely
Jerry McNeely was
52 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Teleplay, Executive Producer'
Wed, Jun 20 1928 –
Mon, Jul 14 2014
Portrait of Maurice Welsh GableMaurice Welsh Gable
Maurice Welsh Gable was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Co-Producer'
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Portrait of A. David MarshallA. David Marshall
A. David Marshall was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Fred KarlinFred Karlin
Fred Karlin was
44 in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Music'
Tue, Jun 16 1936 –
Fri, Mar 26 2004
Portrait of Richard BergerRichard Berger
Richard Berger was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Rocky BleierRocky Bleier
Rocky Bleier was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Book'
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Portrait of Terry O'NeillTerry O'Neill
Terry O'Neill was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Book'
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Portrait of Bob GullicksonBob Gullickson
Bob Gullickson was
>> in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier
as 'Set Decoration'
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