Film

Legends of the Fall

198023mDocumentary

Director: Steve Sabol
Year: 1980

A documentary from NFL Films celebrating the legendary quarterbacks and running backs who defined pro football in the mid-20th century. Featuring archival footage and dramatic narration, “Legends of the Fall” pays tribute to the athletes whose skill and toughness helped build the NFL’s legacy. Players like Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Gale Sayers, and Bart Starr are profiled in this classic retrospective.

Top cast

John Facenda

Narrator

Johnny Unitas

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Jim Brown

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Gale Sayers

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Bart Starr

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Directed by

Steve Sabol

Produced by

Ed Sabol, Steve Sabol