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1969 Movie United States Drama, Sport 100 min Ages 13+

By: Tom Gries With: Charlton Heston, John Randolph, G. D. Spradlin, Jessica Walter, Diana Muldaur

A former football hero cannot accept his career is over. He loses himself in alcohol and women.

Filmium rating

55%

Mood

Drama

Melancholic

Reflective

Regretful

Serious

Cast & Crew

Tom Gries

David Moessinger

Jessica Walter

Diana Muldaur

Charlton Heston

Bruce Dern

G. D. Spradlin

John Randolph

Steve Franken

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Authenticity

Close-Up

Documentary-Style

Dramatic Lighting

Handheld

Practical Effects

Realism

Narrative Structure

Flashback

Linear

Pace

Character-Driven

Dynamic

Intense

Moderate

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Dramatic Score

Period Music

Style

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Dramatic

Gritty

Poetic

Realistic

Traditional

Time-Period

1960S

Central Conflict

Alcoholism

Career Decline

Marital Issues

Characters

Aging Quarterback

Teammate Richie

Wife Julie

Ending

Ambiguous

Career Over

Tragic

Historical Context

1960S

Nfl History

Key Plot Points

Career Ending

Comeback Attempt

Final Game

Injury

Plot

Career Decline

Conflict

Football

Redemption

Sports Drama

Struggle

Setting

Football Field

Football Stadium

Home

New Orleans

Sports Field

Shooting Location

Tulane Stadium

Theme

Addiction

Career Decline

Identity

Loss

Marital Breakdown

Redemption

Genre

Biographical

Character Study

Sports Drama

Audiences

Adults

Drama Enthusiasts

Sports Fans

Titles

Number One

Box Office Success

Failure

Critical Reception

Heston Praised

Mixed

Popularity

Cult Following

Reception

Commercial Failure

Critical Acclaim

Critical Praise For Heston

Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1969

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