The Fireball (1950)
Rooney Runs Riot on the Roller Raceways!
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.
Rated
NR
Year
1950
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
9 November 1950
TMDB
6.0 (11)
CineVerse
— (0)
Ratings
0 fansNo ratings yet.
Mickey Rooney
Johnny Casar
Pat O'Brien
Father O'Hara
Beverly Tyler
Mary Reeves
James Brown
Allen
Ralph Dumke
Bruno Crystal
Milburn Stone
Jeff Davis
B
Bert Begley
Shilling
Marilyn Monroe
Polly
Sam Flint
Dr. Barton
Glenn Corbett
Mack Miller
J
John Hedloe
Ullman
James Anderson
Strong Arm Man (uncredited)
Al Hill
Policeman (uncredited)
L
Lois James
Roller Derby Girl (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)
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