Second Best(1994)
“A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.”
Overview
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Director
Chris Menges
Studio
Regency Enterprises
Revenue
$86K
Cast
William Hurt
as Graham Holt
Nathan Yapp
as Jimmy
Jane Horrocks
as Debbie
Prunella Scales
as Margery
Keith Allen
as John
Alan Cumming
as Bernard
John Hurt
as Uncle Turpin
Nerys Hughes
as Maureen
Alfred Lynch
as Edward
Chris Cleary Miles
as James
Adam Wills
as Graham, age 12
Doris Irving
as Adoption Shop Volunteer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Box Office
$86K
Production Companies
Regency Enterprises • Alcor Films • Fron Film Production
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What is Second Best about?▼
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Who directed Second Best?▼
Second Best was directed by Chris Menges and released in 1994. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Second Best?▼
Second Best has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Second Best?▼
The cast of Second Best includes William Hurt as Graham Holt, Nathan Yapp as Jimmy, Jane Horrocks as Debbie, Prunella Scales as Margery, Keith Allen as John and more.
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