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The Jimmy Johnson Story
It was confidence, not arrogance, that put he Dallas Cowboys on the media firing line during their successful quest for a second consecutive Super Bowl victory. It was also typical Jimmy Johnson the unconventional coach who wrote his own rules, and took the Dallas Cowboys from worse to first in just four years.
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Plot Summary
This biographical drama chronicles the tumultuous career of legendary football coach Jimmy Johnson. It delves into his rise through the coaching ranks, focusing on his time with the Oklahoma State Cowboys and his immensely successful tenure with the Miami Hurricanes. The film explores his intense coaching style, his complex relationships with players and colleagues, and his eventual transition to the Dallas Cowboys.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception, with critics often citing its lengthy runtime and conventional storytelling. While some praised Corbin Bernsen's portrayal of Jimmy Johnson and the film's examination of the pressures of professional sports, others found it to be a somewhat dry and predictable biopic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Corbin Bernsen's committed performance as Jimmy Johnson.
Criticized for its lengthy and sometimes meandering narrative.
Seen as a standard, albeit long, sports biopic.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a miniseries but was later condensed into a three-hour television movie.
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