North Dallas Forty (1979)

A semi-fictional account of life as a professional football player. Loosely based on the Dallas Cowboys team of the early 1970s.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after North Dallas Forty

• 48 Hrs. (1982)
• Affliction (1997) — Nick Nolte appears in both
• Under Fire (1983) — Same feel: realistic, dramatic
• Blue Chips (1994) — Same feel: realistic, cynical
• Night Moves (1975)
• Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) — Same feel: realistic, dramatic