Second String (2002) (TV)

Director:

Robert Lieberman

Writers (WGA):

Jere Cunningham (story) and
Tom Flynn (story) ...
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Release Date:

18 December 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Sport

Tagline:

She believed in him. Now he must believe in himself to lead the team to the Super Bowl.

Plot:

American football coach Chuck Dichter has worked wonders with the Buffalo Bills, and is even confident to crown his career with a Super Bowl victory...

Plot Keywords:

Buffalo Bills | American Football

Cast

Van Miller	...	Himself
Doug Flutie	...	Himself
Mike Ditka	...	Himself
Chris Berman	...	Himself
Donovan Greer	...	Himself
Jon Voight	...	Coach Chuck Dichter
Gil Bellows	...	Dan Heller
Teri Polo	...	Connie Heller
Richard T. Jones	...	Gerry Fullerton
Garcelle Beauvais	...	Larissa Fullerton
George Eads	...	Tommy Baker
Evan Parke	...	Jackie Mumms (as Evan Dexter Parke)
Mike O'Shea	...	Jeff Vandevier
Gouchy Boy	...	Carl 'Big Daddy' Harris
Jeff Pustil	...	Bill Conners
Dwight McFee	...	Dave Faulkner (as Dwight C. McFee)
Aron Tager	...	Charley Tuck
Bob Beverage	...	Ben Anderson (as Bob Beveridge)
Robert Gordon	...	Calvin Strong
Pat Riccio	...	Miami Head Couch (as Pat Riccio Jr.)
Christopher Marren	...	Roger Pewty
Jennie Raymond	...	Margie Pewty
Judah Katz	...	Perry Cashen
Danielle Bourgon	...	Bills' Receptionist
Arlene Duncan	...	National Anthem Singer
Philip Akin	...	Dr. Grantham
Brian Douglas Heighton	...	ER Doctor
Tony Perri	...	Chef
David Talbot	...	Referee #1
Dean Hagopian	...	Referee #2
Bubba	...	Charger Linebacker
Eric Sanderson	...	Viking Defensive End
Robert Gabrielle	...	Bills' Fan
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Demore Barnes
Lamont Johnson	...	Weathers
Ingo Neuhaus	...	Johnson
Nick von Esmarch	...	Hobbs
Charles Malik Whitfield	...	Voyles
Shawn Woods	...	Hooks
Natalie Charles	...	Reporter (uncredited)
Roger Shank	...	Brent (uncredited)

Directed by
Robert Lieberman

Writing credits (WGA)
Jere Cunningham		(story) and
Tom Flynn		(story)
Tom Flynn		(teleplay)

Produced by
Jere Cunningham	....	co-producer
Michael London	....	executive producer
Bob Roe	....	producer

Original Music by
Mark Mothersbaugh

Cinematography by
David Hennings

Film Editing by
Alan L. Shefland

Casting by
Lisa Freiberger
Tina Gerussi

Production Design by
Dan Yarhi

Art Direction by
Elis Lam

Set Decoration by
Marlene Puritt

Costume Design by
Jenifur Jarvis

Production Management
Bryan Gawron	....	post-production supervisor

Art Department
Richard Armstrong	....	dresser
Darryl Beebe	....	dresser
Rudy Braun	....	assistant art director
David Maltese	....	buyer
H. Nancy Pak	....	art department coordinator

Sound Department
Stephen Grubbs	....	supervising sound editor
J. Stanley Johnston	....	sound re-recording mixer
Chris Ostler	....	sound recordist
Timothy Pearson	....	foley artist
Elmo Ponsdomenech	....	sound re-recording mixer

Visual Effects by
Sean Afshar	....	visual effects editor
D. Walt Cameron	....	digital compositor
Spence Fuller	....	digital compositor
Eric Grenaudier	....	visual effects supervisor
Josh Hayes	....	storyboard artist
Frank Lawas	....	visual effects I/O supervisor
Dan Lazarow	....	3D artist
Sam Nicholson	....	visual effects supervisor
Anthony Ocampo	....	visual effects
Dianna Oliva-Day	....	Visual Effects Producer: Stargate Digital
Victor Scalise	....	visual effects editor
Jaison Stritch	....	3D visual effects supervisor
Peter V. Ware	....	visual effects producer
Scott Williston	....	digital effects artist

Stunts
Michael J. Fisher	....	stunt coordinator
Darren Marsman	....	stunt double: Shawn woods

Camera and Electrical Department
Peter Battistone	....	assistant camera
Jordan Cushing	....	second assistant camera
Thom Owens	....	camera operator: second unit
Brooke Palmer	....	still photographer
Greg Whiteside	....	24 frame video operator

Casting Department
Jennifer Ricchiazzi	....	casting associate
Jane Rogers	....	extras casting
Jennifer Ryan	....	daily extras casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Patrick Antosh	....	wardrobe supervisor
Michelle Lyte	....	first assistant wardrobe

Editorial Department
David Yoneshige	....	post-production executive

Music Department
Eric Corley	....	assistant music editor

Transportation Department
Cheryl Darbey	....	driver

Other crew
Hannah Rita Rose Amar	....	assistant: Robert Lieberman
Deborah Bacquel	....	production accountant
Drazen Baric	....	assistant location manager
Michael J. Fisher	....	football coordinator
Jim Jaffe	....	product placement
Michael Lewis	....	production financial executive
Jonathan Matthews	....	location manager
Jennifer Stivala	....	assistant accountant

Production Companies

• Michael London Productions
• TNT Originals

Distributors

• AXN (2007) (Japan) (TV)
• Star Channel (????) (Japan) (TV)
• Turner Network Television (TNT) (2002) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
• Warner Home Video (2002) (USA) (DVD)
• WoWow (????) (Japan) (TV)

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Denmark:A

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Michael London Productions

Movie Connections:

References Patton (1970)

Made for TV Movie that kept my interest!

For a made for TV movie I thought that it was a great popcorn movie - don't expect anything to be very accurate and don't expect any award winners in this bunch but I do recommend this for a TV type version somewhat like "The Replacements". Look for cameos from real NFL players & officials.