A Million to One

A Million to One

AN ELECTRIFYING DRAMA OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST SPORTS EVENT!

1936•58m•5.0/10

DramaAction

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.0/10(3)

The son of a disgraced Olympic decathlete prepares to become a star in his own right. His quest is complicated by a beautiful girl and a bitter rival.

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Production

Fanchon Royer Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Bruce Bennett

Bruce Bennett

Johnny Kent

Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine

Joan Stevens

Reed Howes

Duke Hale

Monte Blue

Monte Blue

John Kent Sr.

Kenneth Harlan

Kenneth Harlan

William Stevens

Suzanne Kaaren

Suzanne Kaaren

Pat Stanley

Joey O'Brien

Young Johnny Kent

Joy Healy

Young Joan Stevens

Ben Hall

Joe

Edward Peil Sr.

Edward Peil Sr.

Mac

Dick Simmons

Dick Simmons

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