I remember watching Number One back in the 70's when I was a kid and, like Paper Lion, the football scenes are what stuck in my mind. I watched it again last weekend and got the whole dose. Heston's character isn't likeable at all. It's hard to have sympathy for a guy who takes out his anger on those around him, especially his wife. He treats her horribly by cheating on her and verbally abusing her. He seems to hate his teammates especially the young quarterback who wants to take his job. I suggest watching it for the period piece that it is, but you'll like Heston a lot better in Ben Hur, Solient Green and Planet of the Apes. I will mention one nice surprise is a very beautiful Diana Muldaur who plays Heston's mistress. Who knew that Rosalyn Shays from LA Law was quite the dish in her younger years?
Review of Number One
