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Second Best

"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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1994 · 1h 45m
Drama, Family
Starring William Hurt · Jane Horrocks · Prunella Scales
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The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

Theatrical
Sep 30, 1994
Box Office
$86K
Director
Chris Menges
Writer
David Cook
Producers
Sarah Radclyffe, Judy Freeman, Arnon Milchan
Music
Simon Boswell
Studio
Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Fron Film Production
Keywords
suicide social worker village orphanage orphan postal worker small village adopted son
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Cast

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William Hurt
Graham Holt
J
Jane Horrocks
Debbie
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Prunella Scales
Margery
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Keith Allen
John
A
Alan Cumming
Bernard
J
John Hurt
Uncle Turpin
N
Nerys Hughes
Maureen
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Alfred Lynch
Edward
J
James Warrior
Senior Social Worker
J
Jake Owen
Jimmy, age 3

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