Blood Sport (1973)
1973 · NR · 1h 13m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
A searing commentary on the "win at all costs" mentality of American high school sports. David Lee Birdsong is the smalltown quarterback hoping to escape with a college scholarship and a pro career. David's father is the overbearing taskmaster vicariously living through his son.
Director: Jerrold Freedman
Writers: Jerrold Freedman
Music by: Randy Edelman
Cinematography: Richard C. Glouner
Editor: Gerald Shepard
Cast
Ben Johnson as Dwayne BirdsongGary Busey as David Lee BirdsongLarry Hagman as Coach MarshallWilliam Lucking as Dennis BirdsongDavid Doyle as Mr. SchmidtMimi Maynard as Mary Louise SchmidtPeggy Rea as Mrs. BirdsongCraig Richard Nelson as Michael BraunMichael Talbott as Bubba MontgomeryVal Avery as Frank DorsdaleJan Clayton as Blanche BirdsongMisty Rowe as HollyMore like this
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