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2011

1h 58m

6.5(118 votes)

Drama

Family

Fantasy

Overview

A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.

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Production Companies

Hannibal Classics

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Brian Presley

Scott Murphy

Brian Presley

Acting

Kurt Russell

Coach Hand

Kurt Russell

Acting

Melanie Lynskey

Macy

Melanie Lynskey

Acting

Marc Blucas

Hall

Marc Blucas

Acting

Christine Lahti

Thelma

Christine Lahti

Acting

Sarah Wright

Jenny

Sarah Wright

Acting

Drew Powell

Dwight Pearson

Drew Powell

Acting

Steve Turner

Gig Bird

No Image

Acting

Kevin Covais

Todd White

Kevin Covais

Acting

James Duval

Rodriguez

James Duval

Acting

Sianoa Smit-McPhee

Sasha

Sianoa Smit-McPhee

Acting

Barry Sanders

Cuyahoga Coach

Barry Sanders

Acting

Austin Ross

Moss

Austin Ross

Acting

Jacquelyn Evola

Krista Murphy

No Image

Acting

Ella Anderson

Jamie Murphy

Ella Anderson

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