The Fireball

The Fireball

Rooney Runs Riot on the Roller Raceways!

1950•1h 24m•5.6/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

5.6/10(10)

Johnny Casar runs away from the orphanage to start a successful career as a roller skater and after setbacks learns to curb his ruthlessness and ambition.

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Production

Bert E. Friedlob Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Johnny Casar

Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

Father O'Hara

Beverly Tyler

Beverly Tyler

Mary Reeves

James Brown

James Brown

Allen

Ralph Dumke

Ralph Dumke

Bruno Crystal

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Jeff Davis

Bert Begley

Shilling

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Polly

Sam Flint

Sam Flint

Dr. Barton

Glenn Corbett

Glenn Corbett

Mack Miller

John Hedloe

Ullman

James Anderson

James Anderson

Strong Arm Man (uncredited)

Al Hill

Al Hill

Policeman (uncredited)

Lois James

Roller Derby Girl (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)

Frank Mills

Frank Mills

Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)

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