Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
“Originally shown on HBO”
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Couturié, Jon Else
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Else, Bill Couturié, Bob Moore
- Original Score
- Ken Melville, David Merrill
- Original Title
- Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- HBO, National Football League (NFL)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Couturié, Jon Else
Jon Else, Bill Couturié, Bob Moore
Ken Melville, David Merrill
Jon Else
Burton J. Sears
Jon Else, Bill Couturié, Kathryn Witte, Bob Moore, Gary Cavalli
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Couturié
Director
Jon Else
Producer
Jon Else
Director
Jon Else
Writer
Jon Else
Director of Photography
Bill Couturié
Producer
Kathryn Witte
Producer
Bill Couturié
Writer
Bob Moore
Writer
Burton J. Sears
Editor
Ken Melville
Original Music Composer
David Merrill
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football
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What is Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football about?
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.
Who directed Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football?
Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football was directed by Bill Couturié, Jon Else.
Who stars in Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football?
The principal cast of Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football includes Jim Otto, Gene Upshaw, Kyle Stillwell, Roger Stillwell, John Madden.
When was Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football released and how long is it?
Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disposable Heroes: The Other Side of Football was composed by Ken Melville, David Merrill.