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.”
1994•1h 45m•6.7•Released
DramaFamily
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Director
Chris Menges
Writer
David Cook
Revenue
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Regency Enterprises
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
Production
Company
Regency Enterprises
Company
Alcor Films
Company
Fron Film Production
Producer
Sarah Radclyffe
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