
The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s
Documentary
Overview
Few had heard of Bill Walsh when he was hired as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 1979. Within three seasons, he created a world champion -- within six, he had created a dynasty. In this program, NFL Films goes inside the 49ers dynasty, detailing the system, the players, and the mindset that created the powerhouse 49ers teams of the 1980s.
Top Cast


Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice
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Jerry Rice
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Bill Walsh
Bill Walsh
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Bill Walsh
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Joe Montana
Joe Montana
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Joe Montana
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Randy Cross
Randy Cross
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Randy Cross
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Ronnie Lott
Ronnie Lott
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Ronnie Lott
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Steve Young
Steve Young
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Steve Young
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George Seifert
George Seifert
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George Seifert
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Tom Wopat
Tom Wopat
Narrator (voice)
Tom Wopat
Narrator (voice)


Keena Turner
Keena Turner
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Keena Turner
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Steve DeBerg
Steve DeBerg
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Steve DeBerg
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