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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.

Top Cast

  • Ben Johnson

    Ben Johnson

    Dwayne Birdsong

  • Gary Busey

    Gary Busey

    David Lee Birdsong

  • Larry Hagman

    Larry Hagman

    Coach Marshall

  • William Lucking

    William Lucking

    Dennis Birdsong

  • David Doyle

    David Doyle

    Mr. Schmidt

  • Mimi Maynard

    Mimi Maynard

    Mary Louise Schmidt

  • Peggy Rea

    Peggy Rea

    Mrs. Birdsong

  • Craig Richard Nelson

    Craig Richard Nelson

    Michael Braun

  • Michael Talbott

    Michael Talbott

    Bubba Montgomery

Overview

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.

Rating

7.9 / 10
5 Reviews
1 Popular

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