7.9Blood Sport · 1973
Blood Sport (1973) is a Drama / TV Movie film directed by Jerrold Freedman, starring Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman.
DramaTV Movie
7.9Overview
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. The third side of the triangle is Coach Marshall, a hypercritical and cruel man who sees David as the key to his future success. David's lockstep commitment to his father and coach is altered when he witnesses a teammate die after a grueling practice.
Cast
Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman, William Lucking, David Doyle, Mimi Maynard, Peggy Rea, Craig Richard Nelson
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What is "Blood Sport" about?
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. The third side of the triangle is Coach Marshall, a hypercritical and cruel man who sees David as the key to his future success. David's lockstep commitment to his father and coach is altered when he witnesses a teammate die after a grueling practice.
When was "Blood Sport" released?
Blood Sport was released in 1973.
Who stars in "Blood Sport"?
The cast includes Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman, William Lucking.
