
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. David's father is the overbearing taskmaster vicariously living through his son. The third side of the triangle is Coach Marshall, a hypercritical and cruel man who sees David as the key to his future success. David's lockstep commitment to his father and coach is altered when he witnesses a teammate die after a grueling practice.

as Dwayne Birdsong

as David Lee Birdsong

as Coach Marshall

as Dennis Birdsong

as Mr. Schmidt

as Mary Louise Schmidt

as Mrs. Birdsong

as Michael Braun

as Bubba Montgomery

as Frank Dorsdale

as Blanche Birdsong

as Holly

as Mr. Millsaps

as Reuben

as C.C.

as Besco