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'''''Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story''''' is a 1994 American [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Michael Dinner]] and written by Sally Nemeth, John Miglis and Mark Levin. It is based on the 1993 book ''Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd'' by [[Dennis Byrd]] and [[Mike D'Orso]]. The film stars [[Peter Berg]], [[Kathryn Morris]], [[Wolfgang Bodison]], [[Johann Carlo]], Steve Fitchpatrick and [[Patrick Warburton]]. The film premiered on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] on February 28, 1994.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adam Sandler |url=https://variety.com/1994/tv/reviews/fox-night-at-the-movies-rise-walk-the-dennis-byrd-story-1200435637/ |title=Fox Night at the Movies Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story |publisher=Variety.com |date=1994-02-27 |access-date=2018-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ray Loynd |url=http://articles.latimes.com/1994-02-28/entertainment/ca-28150_1_jets-player |title=TV REVIEWS : Jets Player's Struggle Dramatized on Fox |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=1994-02-28 |access-date=2018-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=O'Connor |first=John J. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/28/arts/review-television-football-hero-triumphs-after-his-final-game.html |title=Review/Television; Football Hero Triumphs After His Final Game |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=1994-02-28 |access-date=2018-08-07}}</ref>
'''''Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story''''' is a 1994 American [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by [[Michael Dinner]] and written by Sally Nemeth, John Miglis and Mark Levin. It is based on the 1993 book ''Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd'' by [[Dennis Byrd]] and [[Mike D'Orso]]. The film stars [[Peter Berg]], [[Kathryn Morris]], [[Wolfgang Bodison]], [[Johann Carlo]], Steve Fitchpatrick and [[Patrick Warburton]]. The film premiered on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] on February 28, 1994.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sandler|first=Adam|title=Fox Night at the Movies Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story|url=https://variety.com/1994/tv/reviews/fox-night-at-the-movies-rise-walk-the-dennis-byrd-story-1200435637/|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=February 27, 1994|access-date=January 1, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ray Loynd |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-28-ca-28150-story.html |title=TV REVIEWS : Jets Player's Struggle Dramatized on Fox |publisher=Articles.latimes.com |date=1994-02-28 |access-date=2018-08-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=O'Connor |first=John J. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/28/arts/review-television-football-hero-triumphs-after-his-final-game.html |title=Review/Television; Football Hero Triumphs After His Final Game |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=1994-02-28 |access-date=2018-08-07}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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{{no plot|date=August 2018}}
The narrative of the film centers around former [[New York Jets]] defensive end [[Dennis Byrd]] and his attempts to walk again after he was partially paralyzed after suffering a fractured vertebra in his neck after colliding with teammate [[Scott Mersereau]] while attempting to sack former [[Kansas City Chiefs]] quarterback [[Dave Krieg]] in a game in November 1992.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd dies in car crash|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/former-jets-defensive-end-dennis-byrd-dies-in-car-crash-0ap3000000721156|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=NFL.com|date=October 15, 2016|access-date=January 1, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Peter Berg]] as [[Dennis Byrd]]
* [[Peter Berg]] as [[Dennis Byrd]]
*[[Kathryn Morris]] as Angela
* [[Kathryn Morris]] as Angela
*[[Wolfgang Bodison]] as [[Marvin Washington]]
* [[Wolfgang Bodison]] as [[Marvin Washington]]
*[[Johann Carlo]] as Joanne
* [[Johann Carlo]] as Joanne
*Steve Fitchpatrick as [[Jeff Lageman]]
* Steve Fitchpatrick as [[Jeff Lageman]]
*[[Patrick Warburton]] as [[Scott Mersereau]]
* [[Patrick Warburton]] as [[Scott Mersereau]]
*[[Carrie Snodgress]] as Mrs. Byrd
* [[Carrie Snodgress]] as Mrs. Byrd
*[[Zakes Mokae]] as Harding
* [[Zakes Mokae]] as Harding
*Steven Anderson
* Steven Anderson
*William Forward
* William Forward
*Dennis Howard
* Dennis Howard
*[[Allan Royal]]
* [[Allan Royal]]
*Richie Allan
* Richie Allan
*[[Bert Remsen]] as Mr. Robinson
* [[Bert Remsen]] as Mr. Robinson
*[[Dan Lauria]] as The Coach
* [[Dan Lauria]] as The Coach
*James Troesh as Mr. Montrose
* [[James Troesh]] as Mr. Montrose
*Ryan Slater as Young Dennis
* Ryan Slater as Young Dennis
*Brent O'Plotnik as Young Doug
* Brent O'Plotnik as Young Doug
*Jay Michael Ferguson as Young Danny
* Jay Michael Ferguson as Young Danny
*Johnny Judkins as Doug
* Johnny Judkins as Doug
*David Harrod as Danny
* David Harrod as Danny
*McKenzie Smith as Ashtin
* McKenzie Smith as Ashtin
*Matthew Tompkins as Eddie
* Matthew Tompkins as Eddie
*David Eversole as Tulsa Coach
* David Eversole as Tulsa Coach
*[[Juli Erickson]] as Grandma
* [[Juli Erickson]] as Grandma
*Larry Flynn as Cooley
* Larry Flynn as Cooley
*Mitch Jelniker as Mike Jacklin
* Mitch Jelniker as Mike Jacklin
*Reverend McNabb as Himself
* Reverend McNabb as Himself
*Walker Randall as Darnell
* Walker Randall as Darnell
*[[Allan Graf]] as Jets Assistant Coach
* [[Allan Graf]] as Jets Assistant Coach
*David Allen as Lineman
* David Allen as Lineman
*Reese Morrison as Kansas City QB
* Reese Morrison as Kansas City QB
*Ryan Phillips as Tulsa Defensive Capt.
* Ryan Phillips as Tulsa Defensive Capt.
*Keith Warrior as Tulsa Quarterback
* Keith Warrior as Tulsa Quarterback
*Nathan Wooten as Dodson
* Nathan Wooten as Dodson
*William Pulley as Angela's Father
* William Pulley as Angela's Father
*Wanda Wooley as Angela's Mother
* Wanda Wooley as Angela's Mother


==References==
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[[Category:1990s English-language films]]
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Latest revision as of 02:23, 1 January 2025

Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story
Based on
Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd
by
Screenplay bySally Nemeth
John Miglis
Mark Levin
Directed byMichael Dinner
StarringPeter Berg
Kathryn Morris
Wolfgang Bodison
Johann Carlo
Steve Fitchpatrick
Patrick Warburton
ComposerW. G. Snuffy Walden
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerPaul Kurta
CinematographyTim Suhrstedt
EditorsWarren Bowman
James Austin Stewart
Running time88 minutes
Production companyFox West Pictures
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseFebruary 28, 1994 (1994-02-28)

Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story is a 1994 American drama film directed by Michael Dinner and written by Sally Nemeth, John Miglis and Mark Levin. It is based on the 1993 book Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd by Dennis Byrd and Mike D'Orso. The film stars Peter Berg, Kathryn Morris, Wolfgang Bodison, Johann Carlo, Steve Fitchpatrick and Patrick Warburton. The film premiered on Fox on February 28, 1994.[1][2][3]

Plot

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The narrative of the film centers around former New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd and his attempts to walk again after he was partially paralyzed after suffering a fractured vertebra in his neck after colliding with teammate Scott Mersereau while attempting to sack former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Dave Krieg in a game in November 1992.[4]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Sandler, Adam (February 27, 1994). "Fox Night at the Movies Rise & Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story". Variety. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
  2. ^ Ray Loynd (1994-02-28). "TV REVIEWS : Jets Player's Struggle Dramatized on Fox". Articles.latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
  3. ^ O'Connor, John J. (1994-02-28). "Review/Television; Football Hero Triumphs After His Final Game". The New York Times. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
  4. ^ "Former Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd dies in car crash". NFL.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. October 15, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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