The Deadliest Season (1977)
Gerry Miller, a professional hockey player, gives in to internal and outside pressures and adopts a more aggressive style on the ice. During one particularly violent game a player on an opposing team dies, and the authorities charge Miller with manslaughter.
Director: Robert Markowitz
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: March 16, 1977
Cast
- Michael Moriarty - Gerry Miller
- Kevin Conway - George Graff
- Meryl Streep - Sharon Miller
- Sully Boyar - Tom Feeney
- Jill Eikenberry - Carole Eskanazi
- Walter McGinn - District Attorney Horace Meade
- Mason Adams - Bill Cairns
- Paul D'Amato - Dave Eskanazi
- Ron Weyand - Judge Reinhardt
- Frank Bongiorno - Rene Beauvois
Screenplay
- Tom King (Story)
- Ernest Kinoy (Teleplay)
Music: Dick Hyman
Cinematography: Alan Metzger
Editing: Stephen A. Rotter
Production: Titus Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
sports, ice hockey
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Deadliest Season about?
- Gerry Miller, a professional hockey player, gives in to internal and outside pressures and adopts a more aggressive style on the ice. During one particularly violent game a player on an opposing team dies, and the authorities charge Miller with manslaughter.
- Who directed The Deadliest Season?
- The Deadliest Season was directed by Robert Markowitz.
- Who stars in The Deadliest Season?
- The Deadliest Season stars Michael Moriarty, Kevin Conway, Meryl Streep, Sully Boyar, Jill Eikenberry, Walter McGinn.
- How long is The Deadliest Season?
- The Deadliest Season has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Deadliest Season?
- The Deadliest Season is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Deadliest Season produced?
- The Deadliest Season was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Deadliest Season?
- The themes of The Deadliest Season include: Olympic Spirit and Sports.