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Movie Info & Details
Release Year1940
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorLeo C. Popkin
WritersJoseph O'Donnell
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWhile Thousands Cheer
About While Thousands Cheer
Kenny Harrington, the star football player of Gilmore College, leads his team to many victories, raising hopes that Gilmore will play in the "Peach Bowl," the championship playoffs of the Western conference. Unknown to Kenny, Downey, the head of a gambling syndicate, has placed a $100,000 bet against the Gilmore team.
Directed by Leo C. Popkin, While Thousands Cheer leans on a strong ensemble — Kenny Washington, Mantan Moreland, Al Duvall — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1940.
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