Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier (1980)

Action
Drama
TV Movie

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.

Cast

Rocky Bleier
Captain Murphy
Ellen Bleier
Buff Boston
Tony Parisi
Carlos Martinez
Dr. Jenson
Assistant Coach
Business Manager
Art Rooney
Rival Owner
Team Doctor
Draft Board Chairman
Sportswriter #1
Sportswriter #2
Receptionist
Chuck Knoll
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Terry Hanratty
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Bob Bleier

Crew

Executive Producer
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Set Decoration