Movie Description
Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
(1985)Overview
The documentary primarily focuses on two ex-players: Jim Otto and Roger Stillwell. Otto was a star center for the Oakland Raiders during the 1960s and 1970s. On the surface, his story seems to represent all that is right about pro football; after a long career he was elected to the NFL’s Hall of Fame and then enjoyed great business success as a restaurant franchise owner. Viewers learn, however, that Otto’s health is terrible, though was just 46 at the time of filming. The most-moving story in Disposable Heroes belongs to Roger Stillwell, a 6-foot-6 defensive lineman from Stanford University, who achieved a brief moment in the sun with the Chicago Bears. Stillwell’s career ended in an instant during a 1977 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Featured Crew
- Director : Bill Couturié,Jon Else
- Producer : Jon Else,Bill Couturié,Kathryn Witte
- Writer : Jon Else,Bill Couturié,Bob Moore
- Editor : Burton J. Sears
- Cast : Jim Otto,Gene Upshaw,Kyle Stillwell,Roger Stillwell,John Madden,Tim Anderson,O. J. Simpson
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleDisposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-01-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 50m
Production CompaniesHBO,National Football League (NFL)
Genres
- Documentary
- TV Movie
