Number One

A slow, sobering descent into a fading athlete's denial and self-destruction, carried by a proud, tragic performance.

Directed by

Tom Gries

Genres

Drama

Starring

Charlton Heston, Jessica Walter, Bruce Dern

Tagline

When you're number one there's only one way to go... down.

Overview

A former football hero cannot accept his career is over. He loses himself in alcohol and women.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Aging, identity, addiction, obsession

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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