Second Best

Second Best (1994)

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

  • Genre: Drama, Family
  • Release Date: 1994-09-30
  • User Rating: 6.7/10 from 38 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 45min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Regency Enterprises
  • Production Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
  • Director: Chris Menges
star 6.7/10
From 38 Ratings

Summary

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

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  • William Hurt

    as Graham Holt

  • Nathan Yapp

    as Jimmy

  • Jane Horrocks

    as Debbie

  • Prunella Scales

    as Margery

  • Keith Allen

    as John

  • Alan Cumming

    as Bernard

  • John Hurt

    as Uncle Turpin

  • Nerys Hughes

    as Maureen

  • Alfred Lynch

    as Edward

  • Chris Cleary Miles

    as James

  • Adam Wills

    as Graham, age 12

  • Doris Irving

    as Adoption Shop Volunteer

  • James Warrior

    as Senior Social Worker

  • Jake Owen

    as Jimmy, age 3

  • Rachel Freeman

    as Elsie
Directing Chris Menges Director
Writing David Cook Novel
Writing David Cook Screenplay
Production Sarah Radclyffe Producer
Sound Simon Boswell Original Music Composer
Art Roger Thomas Art Direction
Art Michael Howells Production Design
Production Susie Figgis Casting
Costume & Make-Up Ivana Primorac Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Nic Ede Costume Design
Costume & Make-Up Jenny Shircore Hairstylist
Costume & Make-Up Jenny Shircore Makeup Artist
Art Sam Riley Set Decoration
Production Judy Freeman Associate Producer
Production Arnon Milchan Executive Producer
Production Dixie Linder Producer's Assistant
Camera Ashley Rowe Director of Photography
Camera Simon Finney Focus Puller

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