North Dallas Forty
“Wait till you see the weird part.”
Synopsis
A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.
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North Dallas Forty (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-29
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Phillip Elliott
Mac Davis
Seth Maxwell
Charles Durning
Coach Johnson
Dayle Haddon
Charlotte Caulder
Bo Svenson
Jo Bob Priddy
John Matuszak
O. W. Shaddock
Steve Forrest
Conrad Hunter
G.D. Spradlin
B. A. Strothers
Dabney Coleman
Emmett Hunter
Savannah Smith Boucher
Joanne Rodney
Marshall Colt
Eddie Rand
Guich Koock
Eddie Rand
Deborah Benson
Mrs. Hartman
Jim Boeke
Stallings
John Bottoms
Vip
Walter Brooke
Doctor
Alan Autry
Balford
Danny J. Bunz
Tony Douglas
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Yablans, Ted Kotcheff, Peter Gent
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- North Dallas Forty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.1M
- Production Studios
- Frank Yablans Presentations, Regina Associates, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Frank Yablans, Ted Kotcheff, Peter Gent
John Scott
Paul Lohmann
Jay Kamen
Jack B. Bernstein, Frank Yablans
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Frank Yablans
Screenplay
Ted Kotcheff
Screenplay
Peter Gent
Screenplay
Frank Yablans
Producer
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Jay Kamen
Editor
Alfred Sweeney
Production Design
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Dallas Forty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is North Dallas Forty about?
A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.
Who directed North Dallas Forty?
North Dallas Forty was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in North Dallas Forty?
The principal cast of North Dallas Forty includes Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, Charles Durning, Dayle Haddon, Bo Svenson.
When was North Dallas Forty released and how long is it?
North Dallas Forty was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did North Dallas Forty make at the box office?
North Dallas Forty grossed $26.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for North Dallas Forty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for North Dallas Forty was composed by John Scott.
Is North Dallas Forty based on a book or true story?
North Dallas Forty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Gent".
What is the age rating and content advisory for North Dallas Forty?
North Dallas Forty holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).