Plot — 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 94 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 6 votes) |
Monkey on My Back — FAQ
Is Monkey on My Back worth watching? Monkey on My Back holds a 6.8/10 rating from 6 viewers. 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
Who directed Monkey on My Back? Directed by André de Toth.
Who is in the cast of Monkey on My Back? It stars Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards, Jack Albertson, Kathy Garver, Lisa Golm and more.
Where can I stream Monkey on My Back? Streaming availability for Monkey on My Back is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Monkey on My Back release? It released in 1957.
