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Film · European production

Second Best

30 Sep 1994 1h 45min 12 6.7/10 (42) EN

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

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

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Director
Chris Menges
Screenplay
David Cook
Novel
David Cook
Music
Simon Boswell
Cinematography
Ashley Rowe
Producer
Sarah Radclyffe
Countries
United States, United Kingdom

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
C
Chris Cleary Miles James
A
Adam Wills Graham, age 12
D
Doris Irving Adoption Shop Volunteer
James Warrior Senior Social Worker
Jake Owen Jimmy, age 3
R
Rachel Freeman Elsie

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Also available in: Austria, Australia, Canada, Switzerland, Finland, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, United States

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