The Stratton Story
James Stewart - June Allyson, In The True Romance of The Year
A earnest, mid-century sports drama about resilience and determination, anchored by a genuine romantic partnership and the struggle to reclaim agency after catastrophic loss.
Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.
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