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The Program (1993)

R  112 min  -  Action | Drama | Sport   -  24 September 1993 (USA)
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Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university... See full summary »

Director:

David S. Ward
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Caan ...
Halle Berry ...
Omar Epps ...
Craig Sheffer ...
Joe Kane
Kristy Swanson ...
Camille Shafer
Abraham Benrubi ...
Bud-Lite Kaminski
Duane Davis Duane Davis ...
Alvin Mack
Jon Pennell Jon Pennell ...
Bobby Collins (as Jon Maynard Pennell)
Joey Lauren Adams ...
Louanne (as Joey Adams)
J.C. Quinn J.C. Quinn ...
Joe's Father
Andrew Bryniarski ...
J. Leon Pridgen II J. Leon Pridgen II ...
Ray Griffen
Michael Flippo Michael Flippo ...
Coach Humes (as Mike Flippo)
Jeff Portell Jeff Portell ...
Reporter #1
Ernest Dixon Ernest Dixon ...
Coach Clayton
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Storyline

Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying. Written by Kevin <Kibble@vm.temple.edu>  

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Taglines:

Pressure surrounds them. Competition divides them. Talent unites them. A story of what it takes to survive... See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | German

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Út a csúcsra See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$23,004,026 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Some of the more prominent extras have names on the back of their football jerseys that are of the crew. Clearly visible are WARD (writer/director David S. Ward), KLOPP (set decorator Kathe Klopp) and McLAGLEN (first assistant director Josh McLaglen). See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The endzone design frequently changes colors from Maroon and Yellow to Red and Black. At one point "Carolina" appears visible (during the Michigan game) in the end zone. See more »

Quotes

Alvin Mack: Let's open up a can of kick ass and kill 'em all, let the paramedics sort 'em out.
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Connections

Referenced in "Workaholics: In the Line of Getting Fired (#1.10)" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Lay Down Your Love"
Written by Mark Maeller and Andy Goldmark
Performed by Marc Nelson
Courtesy of Andy Goldmark Productions See more »