Number One
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Tom Gries
Charlton Heston
Jessica Walter
Bruce Dern
John Randolph
Diana Muldaur
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Ron "Cat" Catlan, 40-year-old star quarterback of the New Orleans Saints, experiences a professional crisis after suffering a knee injury in a final preseason game. In spite of Coach Jim Southerd's assurance that he has three good seasons left, Catlan realizes his days are numbered, particularly since rookie Kelly Williams is improving with every practice session. Catlan receives attractive business offers from both Richie Fowler and Harvey Hess, but he sees the business world as dull compared to pro football. He also fears starting a new career at his age. Further complicating Catlan's crisis is the collapse of his marriage. His wife, Julie, neglected by her husband, has immersed herself in fashion designing and has become something of a celebrity. Though she understands her husband's predicament, she can neither console nor counsel him since they are barely able to communicate. Depressed, Catlan enters into an affair with Ann Marley, a socialite in the sporting goods business, but she is also unable to help resolve his conflict. After being shaken further by stormy scenes with Julie and Richie, and an encounter with an impoverished former football pro, Catlan prepares for the season opener by using novocain and a steel brace to fortify his injured knee. At first the fans boo the veteran quarterback, but they cheer him when he engineers a spectacular touchdown drive. Following a fumble, Catlan takes over again; but as he prepares to pass, he is crushed by several defensive linemen. He lies motionless in the center of the playing field, while the crowd sits in stunned silence.
Director
Tom Gries
Cast
Charlton Heston
Jessica Walter
Bruce Dern
John Randolph
Diana Muldaur
G. D. Spradlin
Richard Elkins
Mike Henry
Ernie Barnes
Steve Franken
Bart Burns
Forrest Wood
George Sperdakos
Roy Jenson
Bob Bennett
Billy Holiday
Bobby Troup
Al Hirt
The New Orleans Saints
Crew
Frank Baur
Frank Baur
Richard Brockway
Dominic Frontiere
Michel Hugo
Art Loel
Robert Martin
David Moessinger
Phil Parslow
Rita Riggs
Walter Seltzer
Walter Seltzer
Kirk Wooster
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Notes
Location scenes filmed in New Orleans. The working title of this film is Pro.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Summer August 1969
Released in United States Summer August 1969
