starring
Nick Nolte
Charles Durning Nick Nolte stars as Phil Elliott , professional American football player and waning star of the North Dallas Bulls. His enthusiasm for the game is undimmed until he meets the wealthy and beautiful Charlotte and becomes attracted by another lifestyle. But Phil soon discovers the hard rough and tumble of the play on the field is matched by the ruthlessness of the managers and coaches who resent his freewheeling spirit....
Screenplay by FRANK YABLANS TED KOTCHEFF and PETER GENT Produced by FRANK YABLANS Directed by TED KOTCHEFF
(First showing on British television)
• FILMS: page 31