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The Iron Major (1943)

5.8 | Oct 31, 1943 (US) | Drama | 01:25

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William 'Frank' Cavanaugh is a top football coach who gave up his career to enter WWI where he became a hero. After the war he went back to coaching where he ended up having one of the best winning percentages in football history.

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Pat O’Brien
Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh
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Ruth Warrick
Florence Ayres Cavanaugh
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Robert Ryan
Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan
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Leon Ames
Robert 'Bob' Stewart
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Russell Wade
Private Manning
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Bruce Edwards
Lieutenant Jones
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Richard Martin
David 'Davie' Cavanaugh
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Barbara Hale
Sarah Cavanaugh
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Milton Kibbee
Mr. Watkins