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Name: Second String
Genre: football, comedy-drama
Released: 2002-12-18
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Jon Voight, Gil Bellows, Richard T. Jones, Teri Polo, Garcelle Beauvais

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20022hfootball • comedy-drama

Football film with a runtime of 120 minutes, released in 2002. Presented in English.

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Runtime2h

Minutes120

One SittingYes

With Break2h 12m

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This made-for-cable "feel good" picture begins with a "feel-bad" moment, as the entire first-string offensive squad of the Buffalo Bills football team falls victim to food poisoning. With no other option, the Bills' ulcerated coach Ditcher (Jon Voight) must rely upon the team's second-string benchwarmers. Among these also-rans are aging reserve quarterback Dan Heller (Gil Bellows), a longtime thorn in Ditcher's side, and overeager but undertalented wide receiver Gerry Fuller (Richard T. Jones). Miraculously, Heller, Fuller and the rest of the misfits pull themselves together to the extent of qualifying for the playoffs--and, eventually, the Super Bowl. A veritable feast of sports-movie cliches and strenuous overacting, Second String first aired December 18, 2002, over the TNT cable network.

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Runtime2h

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break2h 12m

Movie Facts

Release DateDecember 18, 2002

Runtime2h

LanguageEnglish

Genresfootball, comedy-drama

DirectorRobert Lieberman

ProducerBob Roe

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