Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football

Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football

1985
50m
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Documentary TV Movie

"Originally shown on HBO"

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.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
HBO National Football League (NFL)
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

football (soccer)

Quick Facts

Release Date January 13, 1985
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Jim Otto
Jim Otto

Self

Gene Upshaw
Gene Upshaw

Self

Kyle Stillwell
Kyle Stillwell

Self

Roger Stillwell
Roger Stillwell

Self

John Madden
John Madden

Self

Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson

Self

O. J. Simpson
O. J. Simpson

Self

Key Crew

Bill Couturié
Director
Jon Else
Producer
Jon Else
Director
Jon Else
Writer
Bill Couturié
Producer
Kathryn Witte
Producer
Bill Couturié
Writer
Bob Moore
Writer