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  • Monkey on My Back (1957)
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    94 min | Biography, Drama
Monkey on My Back (1957)
Approved
94 min | Biography, Drama

The true story of Barney Ross, a World War II hero and champion professional boxer, who became addicted to morphine.
Director
André De Toth (directed by)
Writers
Crane Wilbur (written by) | Anthony Veiller (written by) | Paul Dudley (written by) | Ivan Bunny (biographical material furnished by)
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Cinematographer
Editor
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Updated May 29, 1957

Release date
May 29, 1957 (United States)
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Cast

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56 cast members
Name Known for
Cameron Mitchell
Barney Ross Barney Ross   See fewer
Dianne Foster
Cathy Holland Cathy Holland   See fewer
Jack Albertson
Sam Pian Sam Pian   See fewer
Kathy Garver
Noreen Noreen   See fewer
Lisa Golm
Barney's Mother Barney's Mother   See fewer
Barry Kelley
Big Ralph Big Ralph   See fewer
Dayton Lummis
J.L. McAvoy J.L. McAvoy   See fewer
Lewis Charles
Lew Surati Lew Surati   See fewer
Raymond Greenleaf
Dr. A.J. Latham Dr. A.J. Latham   See fewer
Richard Benedict
Art Winch Art Winch   See fewer
Brad Harris
Spike McAvoy Spike McAvoy   See fewer
Robert Holton
Dr. Sullivan (as Robert Wilson) Dr. Sullivan (as Robert Wilson)   See fewer
Chris Alcaide
Benjy - Drug Pusher (uncredited) Benjy - Drug Pusher (uncredited)   See fewer
Vince Barnett
Mushy - Barney's Trainer (uncredited) Mushy - Barney's Trainer (uncredited)   See fewer
Scotty Beckett
Corpsman (uncredited) Corpsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Oscar Blank
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Bloom
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Willie Bloom
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Chet Brandenburg
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
John Breen
Race Spectator (uncredited) Race Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Onlooker at Dice Table (uncredited) Onlooker at Dice Table (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Cirillo
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Collier
Derelict (uncredited) Derelict (uncredited)   See fewer
Sayre Dearing
Stickman / Croupier (uncredited) Stickman / Croupier (uncredited)   See fewer
George Eldredge
Marine Doctor (uncredited) Marine Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Franklyn Farnum
Baseball Game Spectator (uncredited) Baseball Game Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Duke Fishman
Hospital Patient (uncredited) Hospital Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Rudy Germane
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph Glick
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Mickey Golden
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Herschel Graham
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Charley Green
Boxer (uncredited) Boxer (uncredited)   See fewer
Kit Guard
Hospital Patient (uncredited) Hospital Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ed Haskett
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Kenney
Boxing Promoter (uncredited) Boxing Promoter (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Kirk
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph La Cava
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard LaMarr
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Herbert Lytton
Fight Doctor (uncredited) Fight Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Mills
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Morris
Soldier (uncredited) Soldier (uncredited)   See fewer
Frances Morris
Landlady (uncredited) Landlady (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Perry
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
'Snub' Pollard
Hospital Patient (uncredited) Hospital Patient (uncredited)   See fewer
Joey Ray
Louie - Headwaiter (uncredited) Louie - Headwaiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Anthony Redondo
Ring Announcer (uncredited) Ring Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Robinson
Fight Spectator (uncredited) Fight Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Victor Romito
Club Patron (uncredited) Club Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Sydney Smith
E.E. Mencken - Military Doctor (uncredited) E.E. Mencken - Military Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
Norman Stevans
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Stevens
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Tovey
Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited) Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Martha Wentworth
Landlady (uncredited) Landlady (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Woody
Man with Barney (uncredited) Man with Barney (uncredited)   See fewer
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