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Sep 30, 1994 · Second Best: Directed by Chris Menges. With William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Keith Allen, Chris Cleary Miles. Graham, a lonely Welsh postal worker, adopts James, a troubled ten-year-old boy. Graham always wanted a son, but James loves his biological father too much to give Graham a chance.
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- Drama
- Chris Menges
- 1994-09-30
Second Best is a 1994 British drama film produced by Sarah Radclyffe and directed by Chris Menges. It closely follows the 1991 novel of the same name by David Cook, who also wrote the screenplay.
Oct 14, 1994 · William Hurt stars as a lonely postmaster who adopts a troubled boy in this low-key British film. The review praises the actors' performances and the director's sensitivity, but notes some predictable and unrealistic moments.
Graham Holt (William Hurt) is a reclusive Welsh postal worker who lives with his terminally ill father. Aware that he'll soon be alone, Graham decides to adopt a son, but, because he's a single...
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- Chris Menges
- PG-13
- William Hurt
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- Chris Menges
Nov 3, 2014 · 132K subscribers. Subscribed. 107. 21K views 9 years ago. Second Best Trailer 1994 Director: Chris Menges Starring: John Hurt, William Hurt, Chris Cleary Miles, Keith Allen, Prunella Sc ...more.
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Sep 30, 1994 · Play Trailer. A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together, they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope. Overview. The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son. David Cook. Novel, Screenplay. Chris Menges. Director.
