Number One (1969): Cast & Plot
Number One is a 1969 drama directed by Tom Gries, starring Bruce Dern as Richie Fowler, Bobby Troup and Jessica Walter. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Tom Gries
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walter Seltzer Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Number One About?
The premise of Number One without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When you’re number one there’s only one way to go… down. A former football hero cannot accept his career is over. He loses himself in alcohol and women.
Number One Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sports injury
- quarterback
- new orleans louisiana
- mid life crisis
- drunkenness
- football team
- football star
- sex scene
- football game
- football
- new orleans saints
- extramarital affair
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- husband wife relationship
- locker room
- dallas cowboys
- american football
- gay stereotype
- gay character
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- two word title
- wrapped in a towel
- shower
- taking a shower
- bloody face
- asking for an autograph
- professional football
- middle aged man
- gries and heston
- louisiana
- united states of america
- football drama
- women
- male protagonist
- american football sport
- kiss
- blood
- field goal
- marriage
- unhappy marriage
- thoughts of retirement
- coach
- football coach
- confrontation
- argument
- bus
- fireplace
- bribe
- police officer
- fashion designer
Number One Cast & Characters
Bruce Dern leads the cast as Richie Fowler, with Bobby Troup as Harvey Hess and Jessica Walter as Julie Catlan. Directed by Tom Gries; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tom Gries
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Bruce Dern as Richie Fowler - Bobby Troup as Harvey Hess
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Jessica Walter as Julie Catlan - Diana Muldaur as Ann Marley
Also Starring in Number One
· 17 more- Charlton Heston Ron "Cat" Catlan
- John Randolph Coach James Southerd
- Mike Henry Walt Chaffee
- Roy Jenson Roy Nelson
- Steve Franken Robin
- G. D. Spradlin Doctor Tristler
- Bart Burns Coach Davis
- George Sperdakos Doctor Overstreet
- Forrest Wood Asst. Trainer
- Bob Bennett Penny Farber
- Ernie Barnes Deke Coleman
- Al Hirt Themselves
- Richard Elkins Kelly Williams
- Billy Holliday Trainer
- Don Criqui Cal Woodward
- Vic Schwenk Pete Roland
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- John Mecom Jr. Steve Polanski
More from Tom Gries
More films directed by Tom Gries, best-rated first: Breakout, The Greatest, Helter Skelter and Breakheart Pass.
Number One Plot Summary
What happens in Number One from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ron “Cat” Catlan once led the New Orleans Saints to a championship and is hailed by teammates, coaches, and sportswriters as an all-time great quarterback. After 15 years in pro football, his skills have declined and he struggles with repeated injuries, though he remains convinced he is the best in the game. Cat tries to compensate for his fading abilities with booze and an extramarital affair. A fan’s taunt echoes the shift in public perception: > “You’re not even worth the price of a ticket anymore,” a spectator cries after Cat refuses her autograph.
Full summary
The whole story of Number One, scene by scene
Number One Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Number One.
How Well Do You Know Number One?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays the aging quarterback Ron "Cat" Catlan?
Cars in Number One
32 cars on screen, including the 1968 Mercury Park Lane and the 1969 Ford Mustang.
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1968 Mercury Park Lane Main role -
1969 Ford Mustang Important role -
1966 GMC TDH 4519 Important role -
1965 Ford Mustang Minor role
Number One Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “El número uno” and “Первый номер”.
- Also known as
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- El número uno
- Первый номер
- 넘버 원
- 镜花水月情
- El número u
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Number One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Number One, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Number One?
Number One runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Number One released?
Number One was released on August 21, 1969.
Who directed Number One?
Number One was directed by Tom Gries.
More films by Tom Gries Who is in the cast of Number One?
Number One stars Bruce Dern as Richie Fowler, Bobby Troup as Harvey Hess and Jessica Walter as Julie Catlan, among 21 credited actors.
Does Number One have a post-credit scene?
No. Number One has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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