Monkey on My Back
"SHOCK by SHOCK...It Jabs Like a Hopped-Up Needle!"
Originally released in 1957. Monkey on My Back is a drama film. directed by André de Toth.
Starring Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, and Paul Richards
Synopsis
The painfully true story of welterweight boxing champion Barney Ross is detailed in Monkey on My Back. Cameron Mitchell stars as Ross, whose meteoric ring career is interrupted when he joins the Marines at the outset of WWII. A highly decorated hero, Ross contracts malaria oversees and is given morphine to assuage the pain. By the time he returns to the states, Ross is a confirmed drug addict. Before he can rise to the top again, he must hit rock bottom and his descent into the hell of narcotics dependency is graphically illustrated (so much so that the film was almost denied a Production Code seal). Though a cured Barney Ross served as technical advisor for Monkey on My Back, he ended up suing the producers for defamation of character -- and lost.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Edward Small Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monkey on My Back about?
The painfully true story of welterweight boxing champion Barney Ross is detailed in Monkey on My Back. Cameron Mitchell stars as Ross, whose meteoric ring career is interrupted when he joins the Ma...
Who directed Monkey on My Back?
Monkey on My Back was directed by André de Toth.
How long is Monkey on My Back?
Monkey on My Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Monkey on My Back released?
Monkey on My Back was released on May 29, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monkey on My Back?
The main cast of Monkey on My Back includes Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards, Jack Albertson, Kathy Garver.