Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story is a 1994 American drama film directed by Michael Dinner and written by Sally Nemeth, John Miglis and Mark Levin. It is based on the 1993 book Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd by Dennis Byrd and Mike D'Orso. The film stars Peter Berg, Kathryn Morris, Wolfgang Bodison, Johann Carlo, Steve Fitchpatrick and Patrick Warburton. The film premiered on Fox on February 28, 1994.[1][2][3]
| Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd by |
| Screenplay by | Sally Nemeth John Miglis Mark Levin |
| Directed by | Michael Dinner |
| Starring | Peter Berg Kathryn Morris Wolfgang Bodison Johann Carlo Steve Fitchpatrick Patrick Warburton |
| Composer | W. G. Snuffy Walden |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Paul Kurta |
| Cinematography | Tim Suhrstedt |
| Editors | Warren Bowman James Austin Stewart |
| Running time | 88 minutes |
| Production company | Fox West Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | Fox |
| Release | February 28, 1994 |
Plot
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The story of New York jets nfl champion Dennis Byrd and makes a comeback in New York jets history
Cast
edit- Peter Berg as Dennis Byrd
- Kathryn Morris as Angela
- Wolfgang Bodison as Marvin Washington
- Johann Carlo as Joanne
- Steve Fitchpatrick as Jeff Lageman
- Patrick Warburton as Scott Mersereau
- Carrie Snodgress as Mrs. Byrd
- Zakes Mokae as Harding
- Steven Anderson
- William Forward
- Dennis Howard
- Allan Royal
- Richie Allan
- Bert Remsen as Mr. Robinson
- Dan Lauria as The Coach
- James Troesh as Mr. Montrose
- Ryan Slater as Young Dennis
- Brent O'Plotnik as Young Doug
- Jay Michael Ferguson as Young Danny
- Johnny Judkins as Doug
- David Harrod as Danny
- McKenzie Smith as Ashtin
- Matthew Tompkins as Eddie
- David Eversole as Tulsa Coach
- Juli Erickson as Grandma
- Larry Flynn as Cooley
- Mitch Jelniker as Mike Jacklin
- Reverend McNabb as Himself
- Walker Randall as Darnell
- Allan Graf as Jets Assistant Coach
- David Allen as Lineman
- Reese Morrison as Kansas City QB
- Ryan Phillips as Tulsa Defensive Capt.
- Keith Warrior as Tulsa Quarterback
- Nathan Wooten as Dodson
- William Pulley as Angela's Father
- Wanda Wooley as Angela's Mother
References
edit- ^ Adam Sandler (1994-02-27). "Fox Night at the Movies Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story". Variety.com. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ^ Ray Loynd (1994-02-28). "TV REVIEWS : Jets Player's Struggle Dramatized on Fox". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
- ^ O'Connor, John J. (1994-02-28). "Review/Television; Football Hero Triumphs After His Final Game". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-08-07.