Film
Second Best
1994 · 1h 45m · Drama · Family
A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.
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- 6.8
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 100%
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Overview
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
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Cast
William Hurt
Graham Holt
Nathan Yapp
Jimmy
Jane Horrocks
Debbie
Prunella Scales
Margery
Keith Allen
John
Alan Cumming
Bernard
John Hurt
Uncle Turpin
Nerys Hughes
Maureen
Alfred Lynch
Edward
Chris Cleary Miles
James
Adam Wills
Graham, age 12
Doris Irving
Adoption Shop Volunteer
James Warrior
Senior Social Worker
Jake Owen
Jimmy, age 3
Rachel Freeman
Elsie
Crew
- Chris MengesDirector
- David CookNovel · Screenplay
- Sarah RadclyffeProducer
- Arnon MilchanExecutive Producer
- Ashley RoweDirector of Photography
- Simon BoswellOriginal Music Composer
- Susie FiggisCasting
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 30, 1994
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rated
- 14A
- Revenue
- $86,115
- Genres
- Drama, Family
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