Superdome (film)

Superdome is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film produced by ABC Circle Films. It premiered on ABC as part of The ABC Monday Night Movie series and was used to promote Super Bowl XII. It featured a cast of stars. It was directed by Jerry Jameson and written by Barry Oringer from a story by Oringer and Bill Svanoe.[1]

Superdome
GenreCrime
Drama
Sport
Written byBarry Oringer (teleplay)
Barry Oringer
Story byBill Svanoe
Directed byJerry Jameson
StarringDavid Janssen
Edie Adams
Ken Howard
Clifton Davis
Music byJohn Cacavas
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerWilliam Frye
Production locationMercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans
CinematographyMatthew F. Leonetti
EditorJ. Terry Williams
Running time97 minutes
Production companyABC Circle Films
Release
Original networkABC
Original release
  • January 9, 1978 (1978-01-09)

Plot

At the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, the star players on the Cougars are dealing with issues beyond football. Dave Walecki is having marital difficulties, while quarterback Jim McCauley is being pursued by a shady management firm. Meanwhile, a national gambling syndicate attempts to find a way to stop the heavily favored Cougars from winning the game. All these plots are connected by the murder of several people connected to the team.

Cast

Mystery Science Theater 3000

The film was later used on Mystery Science Theater 3000 in 1989 during the KTMA season.

Home video releases

The film was released onto VHS under the names The Super Bowl Story and Countdown to the Super Bowl. It is available on DVD. It was also released on DVD in a set called Sam Elliot/Tom Selleck Collection with Blue River, Gone to Texas, and I Will Fight No More Forever. On March 3, 2020, Superdome was released on Blu-ray by Kino Lorber, featuring a new commentary track by director Jerry Jameson and critics Howard S. Berger and Steve Mitchel.

See also

References
  1. "Superdome". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved March 23, 2016.

Mystery Science Theater 3000
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