Blood Sport

Blood Sport

83% | Dec 05, 1973 | 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 Cast

Jerrold Freedman
Writer
Richard C. Glouner
Director of Photography

Cast

Dwayne Birdsong
Ben Johnson
Dwayne Birdsong
David Lee Birdsong
Gary Busey
David Lee Birdsong
Coach Marshall
Larry Hagman
Coach Marshall
Dennis Birdsong
William Lucking
Dennis Birdsong
Mr. Schmidt
David Doyle
Mr. Schmidt

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