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Blood Sport

1973Movie1 h 13 minNR

DramaTV Movie
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

A searing commentary on the "win at all costs" mentality of American high school sports. David Lee Birdsong is the smalltown quarterback hoping to escape with a college scholarship and a pro career.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Jerrold Freedman
Written by
Jerrold Freedman
Produced by
Tony Thomas
Music by
Randy Edelman

Everyone

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Facts

December 5, 1973 · 1 h 13 min · NR

Released
December 5, 1973
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Good Old Fisticuffs, Your Eyes Can Deceive You, Artistic License – Politics +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Blood Sport worth watching?"

Questions about Blood Sport

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Blood Sport worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Blood Sport?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Blood Sport plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Blood Sport use?

Good Old FisticuffsYour Eyes Can Deceive YouArtistic License – PoliticsYou No Take CandleMighty WhiteyGroin AttackI Shall Taunt YouPast Victim ShowcaseUncle Tomfoolery"Ugly American" StereotypeDull SurpriseCurb-Stomp Battleand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 tropes for it, including Good Old Fisticuffs, Your Eyes Can Deceive You, and Artistic License – Politics.