american football coach,biography

The Iron Major (1943)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ray Enright
  • Profile picture of Pat O’Brien
    Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh Pat O’Brien
  • Profile picture of Ruth Warrick
    Florence Ayres Cavanaugh Ruth Warrick
  • Profile picture of Robert Ryan
    Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan Robert Ryan
  • Profile picture of Leon Ames
    Robert 'Bob' Stewart Leon Ames
  • Profile picture of Russell Wade
    Private Manning Russell Wade
  • Profile picture of Bruce Edwards
    Lieutenant Jones Bruce Edwards
  • Profile picture of Richard Martin
    David 'Davie' Cavanaugh Richard Martin
  • Profile picture of Barbara Hale
    Sarah Cavanaugh Barbara Hale

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