In the final scene when Catlan is crushed by the Dallas defense (actually portrayed by Saints players Mike Tilleman, Dave Rowe and Fred Whittingham), neither Heston nor the producer felt the hit on him was realistic enough, so Heston asked them to cut loose to make it look authentic. On the second take, the trio slammed the actor to the ground, breaking three of his ribs!!

As for a better actor to play this part or the "realism" as criticized below, Hogwash. I can't think of many actors back then or NOW that would take a hit like Heston did for any movie.

I enjoyed the show, LOVED the football scenes, liked the 60's look and feel of the show, and still love watching Charlton Heston movies. May he R.I.P.

OK 'pass the time" movie. Parts of the movie was filmed in San Diego which was the original training camp for the New Orleans Saints Many of the extras were football players on the campus of California Western University. When the movie was screened in San Diego, the audience snickered during some love scenes. At some point in time the movie title was changed from "The Pro" to "Number One."

One of the positive outcomes was seeing Ernie Barnes expand his career from acting to painting. Many of his works were used on the television series "Good Times."

The characters are shallow and unbelievable. The story never really delves into the main character's real problems and Heston's nude scenes are revolting.