Crazylegs (1953)
An All-American guy...and the cutest co-ed on the campus...in a gay love story that all America will cheer!
The story of Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch, from his high school days to the University of Wisconsin and University of Michigan, followed by what was thought to be a career-ending injury. Defying the odds, he went on to play for the Los Angeles Rams.
- Date of release
- 1953-11-15
- TMDB
- 5.8 / 10 (4)
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
Casting
- Elroy 'Crazylegs' Hirsch — Elroy Hirsch
- Lloyd Nolan — Win Brockmeyer
- Joan Vohs — Ruth Stahmer
- James Millican — L.A. Ram's Coach
- Robert Waterfield — Bob Waterfield -Los Angeles Rams Quarterback
- Bob Kelley — Bob Kelley
- James Brown — Bill
- John Brown — Keller
- Norman Field — Otto Hirsch - Elroy's Father
- Louise Lorimer — Mrs. Hirsch
- Joseph Crehan — Hank Hatch
- Gary Gray — Teenager on Phone (uncredited)
Interesting facts
- Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1
Crazylegs is a 1953 film about Elroy Hirsch's football career. In college his unconventional dynamic running style allowed him to change directions in a multitude of ways. The media dubbed him "Crazylegs". The name stuck all through his professional career and life. The bulk of this film is centered on his college days. Crazylegs later became part of the foundation of the "Three End" with the LA Rams. This film captures the genuine quality of Hirsch's personality, with Hirsch playing himself in the part.
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