Where to Watch Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier (1980) in the US

What it's about

Football jock Rocky Bleier (Urich) makes it all the way to the pros with the Pittsburgh Steelers, only to be drafted in the Vietnam war. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, Bleier returns to the States told he will never walk again. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation (and several slow motion sequences to thumping soundtrack music) Bleier ultimately walks again. Soon, he trains with his old team for inspiration. Boss Art Rooney (Art Carney)'s sympathy and regard for Bleier pays off when Bleier improbably comes all the way back, ultimately playing for a Superbowl Championship with the Steelers. But are all the good feelings and inspiration Bleier engenders enough to carry him to an NFL championship?

Cast and crew

Director

Robert Lieberman

Writer

Rocky Bleier, Jerry McNeely, Terry O'Neill

Starring

Robert Urich, Bonnie Bedelia, Richard Herd

Details

Release date

Dec 7, 1980

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

1 nomination total

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