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Release Year1985
Runtime0h 50m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
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DirectorBill Couturié, Jon Else
WritersJon Else, Bill Couturié, Bob Moore
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsDisposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
About Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
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.
Directed by Bill Couturié, Jon Else, Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football leans on a strong ensemble — Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Kyle Stillwell — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1985.
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