Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier (1980)
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. Army during the Vietnam War.
Director: Rob Lieberman
Genre: Action, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 7, 1980
Cast
- Robert Urich - Rocky Bleier
- Bonnie Bedelia - Aleta
- Art Carney - Art Rooney
- Richard Herd - Chuck Knoll
- Howard Cosell - Howard Cosell
- Steve Tannen - Terry Hanratty
- Bubba Smith - Jacobs
- Simone Griffeth - Marcy
- Sandy McPeak - Bob Bleier
- Dennis Howard - Ken
Screenplay
- Terry O'Neill (Book)
- Jerry McNeely (Teleplay)
- Rocky Bleier (Book)
Music: Fred Karlin
Cinematography: Stevan Larner
Editing: A. David Marshall
Production: MTM Enterprises
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Rob Lieberman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier about?
- 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. Army during the Vietnam War.
- Who directed Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier?
- Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier was directed by Rob Lieberman.
- Who stars in Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier?
- Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier stars Robert Urich, Bonnie Bedelia, Art Carney, Richard Herd, Howard Cosell, Steve Tannen.
- How long is Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier?
- Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier?
- Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier is a Action, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier produced?
- Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier was produced in United States of America.