Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football (1985)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1985-01-13
Runtime: 50 minutes
Director: Bill Couturié
Top Cast
- Jim Otto as Self
- Gene Upshaw as Self
- Kyle Stillwell as Self
- Roger Stillwell as Self
- John Madden as Self
- Tim Anderson as Self
- O. J. Simpson as Self
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