'51 Dons
Synopsis
In 1951, the undefeated University of San Francisco football team declines an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being told they would only be invited if they played without their two African-American stars: Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Luscinski
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Davis, Ron Luscinski, Danny Llewelyn
- Original Title
- '51 Dons
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- ESPN
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Luscinski
Tom Davis, Ron Luscinski, Danny Llewelyn
Teddy Gersten
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Tom Davis
Writer
Ron Luscinski
Writer
Teddy Gersten
Editor
Danny Llewelyn
Writer
Ron Luscinski
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About '51 Dons
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What is '51 Dons about?
In 1951, the undefeated University of San Francisco football team declines an invitation to play in the Orange Bowl after being told they would only be invited if they played without their two African-American stars: Ollie Matson and Burl Toler.
Who directed '51 Dons?
'51 Dons was directed by Ron Luscinski.
Who stars in '51 Dons?
The principal cast of '51 Dons includes Johnny Mathis, Bob St. Clair, Ralph Thomas, Dick Columbini, Bill Henneberry.
When was '51 Dons released and how long is it?
'51 Dons was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.