North Dallas Forty
"Wait till you see the weird part."
Originally released in 1979. North Dallas Forty is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Starring Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, and Charles Durning
Synopsis
A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (70 votes)
Box Office
$26.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nick Nolte
as Phillip Elliott
Mac Davis
as Seth Maxwell
Charles Durning
as Coach Johnson
Dayle Haddon
as Charlotte Caulder
Bo Svenson
as Jo Bob Priddy
John Matuszak
as O. W. Shaddock
Steve Forrest
as Conrad Hunter
G. D. Spradlin
as B. A. Strothers
Dabney Coleman
as Emmett Hunter
Savannah Smith Boucher
as Joanne Rodney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $26,079,312
Production Companies
- Frank Yablans Presentations
- Regina Associates
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is North Dallas Forty?
North Dallas Forty has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was North Dallas Forty released?
North Dallas Forty was released on August 3, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in North Dallas Forty?
The main cast of North Dallas Forty includes Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, Charles Durning, Dayle Haddon, Bo Svenson.