Second Best (1994)

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Directed by Chris Menges

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1994

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: UK/USA

Filmed in Colour

Chris Menges' drama stars William Hurt as Graham Holt, a middle-aged bachelor who runs the post office in a small village and whose father is dying. On an impulse, he decides to adopt a son, who turns out to be James, a difficult child whose father John is in prison. As the chalk-and-cheese pair try to bond, they must both face a challenge from their respective fathers that will change their relationship.

Cast

Image for William HurtWilliam HurtGraham Holt
Nathan YappJimmy
Image for Keith AllenKeith AllenJohn
Chris Cleary MilesJames
Doris IrvingAdoption Shop Volunteer
James WarriorSenior Social Worker
Jane HorrocksDebbie
Alfred LynchEdward
Rachel FreemanElsie
Gus TroakesJeffo
Mossie SmithLynn
Martin TroakesColin
Shaun DingwallGraham age 20
Paul WilsonColin age 20
Alan CummingBernard

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