Second Best (1994)
3.6 of 5 from 47 ratings
1h 45min
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- Synopsis:
Life is passing Graham Holt by until he does something about it. Weary of his emotionally muffled, the middle-age village postmaster decides to break the cycle of emptiness. He applies to adopt James, a lonely, rage-filled boy as starved for love as Graham is. Academy Award winner William Hurt stars in this tender, triumphant film as big as the human heart. Hurt gives one of his finest performances as Graham, a shy man who must find the courage to reach for happiness. Talented newcomer Chris Cleary Miles is James, scarred by a childhood tragedy and torn between loyalty to his convict father and his growing attachment to Graham. Together, Graham and James discover families aren't born, they're made. One risk, one joy, one act of trust at a time. - Actors:
- William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Keith Allen, Chris Cleary Miles, Doris Irving, James Warrior, Jane Horrocks, Alfred Lynch, Rachel Freeman, Gus Troakes, Mossie Smith, Martin Troakes, Shaun Dingwall, Paul Wilson, Alan Cumming, Jake Owen, Sophie Dix, Prunella Scales, Jennifer Whitefoot, Jubal Bright
- Directors:
- Chris Menges
- Producers:
- Sarah Radclyffe
- Writers:
- David Cook
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Drama
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