Blood Sport (1973): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1973 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1973, Blood Sport is a drama and fernsehfilm film directed by Jerrold Freedman, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Blood Sport stars Ben Johnson as Dwayne Birdsong, Gary Busey as David Lee Birdsong, Larry Hagman as Coach Marshall and William Lucking as Dennis Birdsong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Blood Sport sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Sport page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Sport tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Blood Sport (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood Sport change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blood Sport worth watching?
- Blood Sport holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and fernsehfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blood Sport?
- Blood Sport stars Ben Johnson, Gary Busey, Larry Hagman, William Lucking and David Doyle.
- When was Blood Sport released?
- Blood Sport was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.