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One Minute to Play

1926 · 74 min Action Romance
4.0 / 10 · TMDB

"Red" Wade, a star high-school football player, has intentions of going to Claxton College, which has a powerhouse football team, but changes his mind when he meets the sister of the pitiful Paramlee team and goes to college there, just as his father, an alum of the school, had wished. But his father has ordered him not to play football. "Dad" Wade, has offered a $100,000 endowment to his old school, not knowing his son has joined the football team but is going to withdraw it if his son plays in the Big Game against Claxton. This puts "Red" between a rock and a hard place.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Action, Romance
Director Sam Wood
Runtime 74 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.0/10 (3 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a classic sports dilemma, relying on the tension between personal ambition and filial duty. It explores this conflict through energetic game sequences and intimate close-ups that highlight the emotional stakes both on and off the field.

What lingers after the final whistle is a sincere tale of integrity and sacrifice. The resolution champions heart over mere spectacle, leaving a pleasantly sentimental aftertaste. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Sam Wood

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Perfect for a relaxed weekend viewing, embracing the nostalgic charm of 1920s sports romance.

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