North Dallas Forty

1979, Comedy/Drama, 2h 0m

26 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Muddled overall, but perceptive and brutally realistic, North Dallas Forty also benefits from strong performances by Nick Nolte and Charles Durning. Football fans will likely find it fascinating. Read critic reviews

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North Dallas Forty videos

North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - It's a Sport Not a Business

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - Breakfast of Champions

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - Pre-Game Final Words

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - A Quarterback Sandwich

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - You the Best

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - Boy Meets Boy

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - Final Play of the Game

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - Serious Training

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - Ice Bath & Beers

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North Dallas Forty: Official Clip - Full-Speed Scrimmage

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Movie Info

A brutal satire of American professional football in which a veteran pass-catcher's individuality and refusal to become part of the team "family" is bitterly resented by his disciplinarian coaches. The National Football League refused to help in the production of this movie, suggesting it may have been too near the truth for comfort. From the novel by former NFL player Peter Gent.

Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Producer: Frank Yablans
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 1979 original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2016
Runtime: 2h 0m
Production Co: Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

Nick Nolte

Phillip Elliott

Mac Davis

Seth Maxwell

Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Coach Johnson

Dayle Haddon

Charlotte Caulder

Bo Svenson

Jo Bob Priddy

Steve Forrest

Conrad Hunter

Critic Reviews for North Dallas Forty

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