They Call it Pro Football
Synopsis
The first NFL Films feature, it established the trend of dramatizing the game itself and not the outcome.
Top Cast
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January 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hentz
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Sabol
- Original Title
- They Call it Pro Football
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- NFL Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hentz
Steve Sabol
David Marx
Yoshio Kishi
Steve Sabol, Ed Sabol
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Sabol
Writer
Steve Sabol
Producer
John Hentz
Director
David Marx
Director of Photography
Yoshio Kishi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Call it Pro Football
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What is They Call it Pro Football about?
The first NFL Films feature, it established the trend of dramatizing the game itself and not the outcome.
Who directed They Call it Pro Football?
They Call it Pro Football was directed by John Hentz.
Who stars in They Call it Pro Football?
The principal cast of They Call it Pro Football includes John Facenda.
When was They Call it Pro Football released and how long is it?
They Call it Pro Football was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 24m.