Number One

Number One was an American film released in 1969 by United Artists and directed by Tom Gries. The film starred Charlton Heston as Ron "Cat" Catlan, aging quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Jessica Walter as his wife. Musician Al Hirt plays himself, as do several real-life members of the 1968 Saints. The football scenes were shot at the Saints' then-home field, Tulane Stadium. Ron "Cat" Catlan once led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bow... more

Number One was an American film released in 1969 by United Artists and directed by Tom Gries. The film starred Charlton Heston as Ron "Cat" Catlan, aging quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Jessica Walter as his wife. Musician Al Hirt plays himself, as do several real-life members of the 1968 Saints. The football scenes were shot at the Saints' then-home field, Tulane Stadium. Ron "Cat" Catlan once led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl title (an accomplishment the real-life Saints have never experienced). Now, he's approaching 40, and an arrogant jerk who's taken to booze and women when his skills start to erode. ("You're not even worth the price of a ticket anymore," a fan yells at him after Cat refuses her an autograph.) When his friend and teammate Richie Fowler (Bruce Dern) offers him an executive job with his auto-leasing company, Catlan hesitates, insisting he can still lead the squad to further glory. When he tells Richie he'll take the job after one more season... less