Blood Sport (1973)
Blood Sport (1973) - Drama Movies 73 minutes. Bloodsport. 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. sports, american football, american football coach, high school sports, accidental death, overbearing father, youth sports
Released: Dec 05, 1973
Runtime: 73 minutes
Stars: Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman, William Lucking, David Doyle, Mimi Saffian
Crew: Jerrold Freedman (Writer), Richard C. Glouner (Director of Photography), Jerrold Freedman (Director), Randy Edelman (Original Music Composer), Tony Thomas (Producer), Bonnie Prendergast (Script Supervisor)