
Blood Sport
83.00%
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December 5, 1973
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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. 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.
Featured Crew
Jerrold Freedman
Director
Jerrold Freedman
Writer
Randy Edelman
Original Music Composer
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Cast

Ben Johnson
Dwayne Birdsong

Gary Busey
David Lee Birdsong

Larry Hagman
Coach Marshall

William Lucking
Dennis Birdsong

David Doyle
Mr. Schmidt