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Second Best

Movie1994 6.7

Second Best

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6.7/10

1h 45mRegency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Fron Film Production

DramaFamily

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William Hurt

Nathan Yapp

Jane Horrocks

Prunella Scales

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Keith Allen

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The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

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Released: 30 September 1994
Status: Released
Director: Chris Menges
Writers: David Cook
Genres: Drama, Family
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Fron Film Production
Runtime: 1h 45m
Box office: $86.1K