Football (Now and Then)
Synopsis
An old-timer tells his grandson that old-time football players could take a modern team, so we see a game with just that match-up: Bygone U. vs. Present State. More specifically, the Bygone U. team of 11 vs. Present State's dozens of special squads and support personnel. Even the stadium, fans, and press are modern vs. old-time. The game is close, and fiercely fought.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Kinney
- Screenplay & Story
- Lance Nolley
- Original Score
- Edward H. Plumb
- Original Title
- Football (Now and Then)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Kinney
Lance Nolley
Edward H. Plumb
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Kinney
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Edward H. Plumb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Football (Now and Then)
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What is Football (Now and Then) about?
An old-timer tells his grandson that old-time football players could take a modern team, so we see a game with just that match-up: Bygone U. vs. Present State. More specifically, the Bygone U. team of 11 vs. Present State's dozens of special squads and support personnel. Even the stadium, fans, and press are modern vs. old-time. The game is close, and fiercely fought.
Who directed Football (Now and Then)?
Football (Now and Then) was directed by Jack Kinney.
Who stars in Football (Now and Then)?
The principal cast of Football (Now and Then) includes Dennis Day.
When was Football (Now and Then) released and how long is it?
Football (Now and Then) was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Football (Now and Then)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Football (Now and Then) was composed by Edward H. Plumb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Football (Now and Then)?
Football (Now and Then) holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).