Directed by:
Robert LiebermanScreenplay:
Tom FlynnCinematography:
David HenningsComposer:
Mark MothersbaughCast:
Gil Bellows, Jon Voight, Richard T. Jones, George Eads, Garcelle Beauvais, Teri Polo, Charles Malik Whitfield, Arlene Duncan, Goûchy Boy, Evan Parke (more)Plots(1)
SECOND STRING tells the inspiring story of a pro football coach who learns that relief can arrive in the most unlikely of forms. Coach Dichter (Jon Voight) has led his stampeding Buffalo Bulls into the playoffs. But when star quarterback Doug Flutie (played by Flutie) is sidelined with food poisoning, Dichter is forced to lean on reserve Dan Heller (Gil Bellows), who has recently spent more time selling insurance than throwing a football. Goaded on by his wife (Teri Polo) and best friend (Richard T. Jones), Dan makes a believer out of everyone on the field, including his stubborn coach. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Gil Bellows
Canada
Best movies:
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Louis Cyr (2013)
Unthinkable (2010)
Jon Voight
USA
Best movies:
Heat (1995)
Enemy of the State (1998)
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Richard T. Jones
Japan
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What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
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George Eads
USA
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Monte Walsh (2003) (TV movie)
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Garcelle Beauvais
Haiti
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Teri Polo
USA
Best movies:
The House of the Spirits (1993)
The Phantom of the Opera (1990) (TV movie)
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Charles Malik Whitfield
USA
Best movies:
The Temptations (1998) (TV movie)
Notorious (2009)
Fresh (1994)
Arlene Duncan
Canada
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Don't Say a Word (2001)
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Goûchy Boy
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Evan Parke
Jamaica
Best movies:
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The Cider House Rules (1999)
The Get Down (2016) (series)
Danielle Bourgon
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Jeff Pustil
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Demore Barnes
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Natalie Charles
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Philip Akin
Jamaica
Best movies:
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Aron Tager
USA
Best movies:
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Judah Katz
Canada
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Dwight McFee
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Dean Hagopian
Best movies:
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Jennie Raymond
Best movies:
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