Sensitive study of a headstrong high school football star who dreams of getting out of his small Western Pennsylvania steel town with a football scholarship. His equally ambitious coach aims at a college position, resulting in a clash which could crush the player's dreams.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Michael Chapman
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Tom Cruise
Stefen Djordjevic
Craig T. Nelson
Nickerson
Lea Thompson
Lisa
Charles Cioffi
Pop Djordjevic
Gary Graham
Greg Djordjevic
Paul Carafotes
Vinnie Salvucci
Chris Penn
Brian Riley
Sandy Faison
Suzie Nickerson
James A. Baffico
Bosko
Mel Winkler
Jess Covington
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