Movie·1994·1h 45m
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.
Directed By
Chris Menges
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Written By
David Cook
Producer
Sarah Radclyffe, Arnon Milchan
Cinematography
Ashley Rowe
Music
Simon Boswell
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
40 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
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
Crew
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Chris Menges
Director
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
David Cook
Screenplay
Arnon Milchan
Executive Producer
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
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