Blood Sport(1973)
Blood Sport Synopsis
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.
Blood Sport (1973) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Jerrold Freedman, released on December 5, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman and William Lucking. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerrold Freedman
- Writers:
- Jerrold Freedman
- Producers:
- Tony Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Glouner
- Composer:
- Randy Edelman
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox Television
- Status:
- Released
Blood Sport Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Johnson
as Dwayne Birdsong
Gary Busey
as David Lee Birdsong
Larry Hagman
as Coach Marshall
William Lucking
as Dennis Birdsong
David Doyle
as Mr. Schmidt
- Mimi Maynard
Mimi Maynard
as Mary Louise Schmidt
Peggy Rea
as Mrs. Birdsong
Craig Richard Nelson
as Michael Braun
Michael Talbott
as Bubba Montgomery
Val Avery
as Frank Dorsdale
Jan Clayton
as Blanche Birdsong
Misty Rowe
as Holly
Key crew
Directed by Jerrold Freedman, written by Jerrold Freedman, produced by Tony Thomas.
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Blood Sport Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 5 ratings.
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Blood Sport – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blood Sport online?
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Who stars in Blood Sport?
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The main cast of Blood Sport (1973) includes Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman, William Lucking and David Doyle. The film was directed by Jerrold Freedman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blood Sport released?
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Blood Sport was released on December 5, 1973 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Blood Sport worth watching?
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Blood Sport (1973) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.