Mickey Rooney is the whole show here playing a troubled Jockey named Grady who was recently banned for horse betting and doping, though he adamantly maintains his innocence and the unfairness of his treatment. While raging in his hotel room, an inner voice asks him what his ultimate wish is, and Grady decides he wants to be big, as he is tired of being a little man, with little respect. Unfortunately for Grady, he didn't think this wish through properly, as he'll discover when it is granted... Rooney tries awfully hard, and though he is believable, his character is too obnoxious, and ultimate reveal too predictable to make this succeed. Not much point to this really.
Review of The Last Night of a Jockey
