Blood Sport (1973)
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.
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Stars:
- Jerrold Freedman
Writing:
- Jerrold Freedman
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Release Date: 1973-12-05
8.3/10
8.3/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 73
Dennis Birdsong
David Lee Birdsong
Bubba Montgomery
Mrs. Birdsong
Coach Marshall
Mr. Schmidt
Michael Braun
Frank Dorsdale
Blanche Birdsong
Holly
Mr. Millsaps
Reuben
C.C.
Besco