North Dallas Forty(1979)
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North Dallas Forty Synopsis
A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.
North Dallas Forty (1979) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff, released on August 3, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, Charles Durning and Dayle Haddon. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 81 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Kotcheff
- Writers:
- Peter Gent, Peter Gent, Frank Yablans
- Producers:
- Frank Yablans
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Lohmann
- Composer:
- John Scott
- Production:
- Frank Yablans Presentations, Regina Associates, Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $26,079,312
- Status:
- Released
North Dallas Forty (1979) Trailer
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North Dallas Forty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Nolte
as Phillip Elliott
Mac Davis
as Seth Maxwell
Charles Durning
as Coach Johnson
Dayle Haddon
as Charlotte Caulder
Bo Svenson
as Jo Bob Priddy
John Matuszak
as O. W. Shaddock
Steve Forrest
as Conrad Hunter
G.D. Spradlin
as B. A. Strothers
Dabney Coleman
as Emmett Hunter
Savannah Smith Boucher
as Joanne Rodney
Marshall Colt
as Eddie Rand
Guich Koock
as Eddie Rand
Key crew
Directed by Ted Kotcheff, written by Peter Gent, Peter Gent and Frank Yablans, produced by Frank Yablans.
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North Dallas Forty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 81 ratings.
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North Dallas Forty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch North Dallas Forty online?
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North Dallas Forty (1979) is available to stream on MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in North Dallas Forty?
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The main cast of North Dallas Forty (1979) includes Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, Charles Durning, Dayle Haddon and Bo Svenson. The film was directed by Ted Kotcheff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was North Dallas Forty released?
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North Dallas Forty was released on August 3, 1979 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is North Dallas Forty worth watching?
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North Dallas Forty (1979) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 81 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for North Dallas Forty?
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Yes. The official North Dallas Forty trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.