Reggie's Prayer

Reggie's Prayer

Reggie's Prayer

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Reggie's Prayer

1996

1h 34m

5.3(4 votes)

Drama

Family

Overview

Reggie White stars as Reggie Knox, a pro football player who retires, frustrated because he hasn't won a championship. Knox begins coaching a Portland, Ore., high school football program, where he befriends a troubled student. Reggie fights local ruffians with Christian values. And punches.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Reggie White

Reggie White

Reggie Knox

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Principal Osaki

Brett Favre

Brett Favre

Janitor "Burt"

Paul Wight

Paul Wight

Mr. Portola

Cylk Cozart

Cylk Cozart

Coach Bobby Fess

MC Hammer

MC Hammer

Forest Ranger Baker

Rosey Grier

Rosey Grier

Rev. Jeremiah Knox

Mike Holmgren

Mike Holmgren

Janitor "Ed"

Keith Jackson

Coach Parker

Bryce Paup

Police Officer

Creative team

Directed by: Paul McKellips
Written by: Paul McKellips
Produced by: Rod Linnafelter
Tate Shetterly

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