The Spirit of West Point (1947)
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This biopic highlights the illustrious careers of "the touchdown twins," Heisman Trophy winners Felix "Doc" Blanchard (Mr. Inside) and Glenn Davis (Mr. Outside) two football heroes from West Point. Featured in the story are actual archival clips of their games. The drama centers around the decision the two must make: should they go pro or should they stay in the Army? They choose the latter. Blanchard and Davis made this film during the 60-day leave they were granted after graduating from the academy. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Felix "Doc" Blanchard, Glenn Davis, (more)
- Director(s):
- Ralph Murphy
Synopsis of The Spirit of West Point
This biopic highlights the illustrious careers of "the touchdown twins," Heisman Trophy winners Felix "Doc" Blanchard (Mr. Inside) and Glenn Davis (Mr. Outside) two football heroes from West Point. Featured in the story are actual archival clips of their games. The drama centers around the decision the two must make: should they go pro or should they stay in the Army? They choose the latter. Blanchard and Davis made this film during the 60-day leave they were granted after graduating from the academy. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Spirit of West Point
- Felix "Doc" Blanchard - Himself
- Robert Shayne - Col. Red Blaik
- Alan Hale, Jr. - Oklahoma Cutter
- Michael Browne - Mileaway McCarty
- Tanis Chandler - Mildred
- William Forrest - Dr. Blanchard
- Mickey McCardle - Quarterback
- Rudy Wissler - Young Dr. Blanchard
- Harry Wismer - Sportscaster
- Bill Stern
- Glenn Davis - Himself
- Anne Nagel - Mrs. Blaik
- George O'Hanlon - Joe Wilson
- Margaret Wells - Mrs. Davis
- Mary Newton - Mrs. Blanchard
- Lee Bennett - Cabot
- John Gallaudet - Ferriss
- Tom Harmon - Himself
- Franklin Parker - Ralph Davis
- Director(s):
- Ralph Murphy
- Writer(s):
- Tom Reed
- Producer(s):
- Harry Joe Brown, John W. Rogers
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