The Chief

Video
2010
1h 34m

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The life & times of Art Rooney Sr. - bootlegger, gambler, politician, and American success story.The life & times of Art Rooney Sr. - bootlegger, gambler, politician, and American success story.The life & times of Art Rooney Sr. - bootlegger, gambler, politician, and American success story.

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IMDb RATING

8.7/10

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Tom Atkins

Art Rooney Sr.

Terry Bradshaw

Self
(archive footage)

Franco Harris

Self
(archive footage)

Susan Moran

Woman in Audience

Elizabeth Ann Peternel

Audience Member
(uncredited)

Director
- Steve Parys
Writers
- Gene Collier
- Rob Zellers
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8.766

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10Mister_Marklin

Incredible

As a lifelong Steelers fan, and just as a football fan this was so good it made me cry. I highly recommend. Superb acting and very warm, genuine script that really embodies Art Rooney and the spirit of footballs early beginnings. Loved it.

10wsloat

Must See For All Steeler's Fans

I've been a Steelers fan since winning $20 on their first Super Bowl but never really knew just how incredible Art Sr. was until watching this.

10irratepotato

Eloquent

I have experienced this play multiple times - absolutely love it! A must for any yinzer - Very touching history of Art Rooney, ( brilliantly played by Pittsburgh Native Tom Atkins) , his relationship with the city of Pittsburgh and the media / and how one immaculate play changed the outlook for a city facing hard times . Art Rooney (Tom Atkins ) sits behind his office desk speaking to The audience, speaking of early days of the NFL / Pittsburgh , how he acquired the Steelers, The myths and facts of his gambling and the overall relationship with the city he loves. I felt like I was personally sitting with Art Rooney in his office - It felt that intimate!!!

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Quotes
Art Rooney Sr.: Now the skies over Pittsburgh are bright, and their outlook is black. And WE are their champions! And when Lambert takes his teeth out on a Sunday and crashes into somebody like a locomotive, the fans are the steam in that engine! It is THEIR passion! No wonder why they love us so much, we remind them that winning is ALWAYS possible!