---
title: "Fear Strikes Out"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/fear-strikes-out-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 125413
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Fear Strikes Out (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/fear-strikes-out-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Fear Strikes Out is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young baseball star battles mental illness on his road to major‑league fame."

### Why Watch
- Based on a true story of Jimmy Piersall
- Strong lead performance by Anthony Perkins
- Directorial debut of Robert Mulligan

### Caveats & Content Note
- Black‑and‑white 1950s production may feel dated to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s focus on mental illness and emotional turmoil makes it more appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, introspective, period, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/fear-strikes-out-1957#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who portrays Jimmy Piersall?
Anthony Perkins plays Jimmy Piersall.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Robert Mulligan directed, marking his first feature film.

### Q: What sport does the story revolve around?
The narrative centers on major‑league baseball.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released on March 1, 1957.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately one hour and forty minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Fear Strikes Out — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/125413)
- [Fear Strikes Out - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_Strikes_Out)
- [Fear Strikes Out (1957) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/15353-fear-strikes-out/prehled/)
- [Fear Strikes Out 69% (1957) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/233103-fear-strikes-out)
- [Fear Strikes Out (1957) Film, Titulky ke stažení, Recenze ČSFD…](https://osobnosti.najdise.cz/fear-strikes-out-film-titulky-recenze-csfd-14419)
- [Fear Strikes Out (1957)](https://www.sms.cz/film/fear-strikes-out)

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