O. J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose

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O. J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose
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Written byNeil Fisher
Directed by George Romero
Starring O. J. Simpson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers Richard P. Rubinstein
Jane Prosnit
Cinematography S. William Hinzman
Editor George Romero
Running time47 minutes
Release
Original network ABC
Original releaseDecember 28, 1974 (1974-12-28)

O. J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose is a sports documentary about O. J. Simpson directed in 1974 by George Romero. [1]

Contents

Summary

The documentary follows the career of O.J. Simpson, the upcoming running back (#32) for the Buffalo Bills football team. This film also include highlights from the 1973 Buffalo Bills season with the day (December 16, 1973) O.J. became the first Pro football player to reach 2,000 yards in a single season. [2]

Cast

Release and distribution

The film was later re-released by Vidmark in 1994 during the O. J. Simpson murder case. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "UNEARTHING OF THE WEEK: Video Commentary/DVD". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2007-12-20.
  2. "ABC Profile 'The Juice is Loose'". The Shreveport Journal. December 27, 1974. Retrieved 26 May 2022.