Second Best

1994

1h 45m

6.7

6.7/10

39 votes • View on IMDb

"A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope."

Overview

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

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Status: Released

Revenue: $86,115

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies

Regency Enterprises Alcor Films Fron Film Production

Production Countries

United Kingdom United States of America

Spoken Languages

English

Keywords

suicide social worker orphanage village orphan postal worker small village adopted son

Quick Facts

Release Date	September 30, 1994
Status	Released
Language	EN
IMDb ID	tt0111102

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

Key Crew

Chris Menges

Director

David Cook

Screenplay

Sarah Radclyffe

Producer

Arnon Milchan

Executive Producer