09 Apr 1949
Champion
An unscrupulous boxer fights his way to the top, but eventually alienates all of the people who helped him on the way up.
Blood Sport
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.
Top Billed Cast
Ben Johnson Dwayne Birdsong
Gary Busey David Lee Birdsong
Larry Hagman Coach Marshall
William Lucking Dennis Birdsong
David Doyle Mr. Schmidt
Mimi Maynard Mary Louise Schmidt
Peggy Rea Mrs. Birdsong
Craig Richard Nelson Michael Braun
Michael Talbott Bubba Montgomery
Val Avery Frank Dorsdale
Jan Clayton Blanche Birdsong
Misty Rowe Holly
William Hansen Mr. Millsaps
Asher Brauner C.C.
Lee Delano Besco
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