North Dallas Forty Info
Based on Peter Gent's semi-autobiographical novel, the 1979 film North Dallas Forty provides a cynical look at the brutal business of professional football. The story follows aging, injured receiver Phil Elliott as he struggles with the sport's dehumanizing demands, drug use, and corporate corruption. Ultimately, after falling out with team management, a disillusioned Elliott walks away from the game for good. You can watch North Dallas Forty on Paramount or Kino Lorber .
