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Second Best

# A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together, they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.
Drama   Family
📜 Overview: The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1994-09-30
⌚ Running Time: 105 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.7

Beloved Cast

William Hurt original image
Graham Holt
William Hurt
Nathan Yapp original image
Jimmy
Nathan Yapp
Jane Horrocks original image
Debbie
Jane Horrocks
Prunella Scales original image
Margery
Prunella Scales
Keith Allen original image
John
Keith Allen
Alan Cumming original image
Bernard
Alan Cumming
John Hurt original image
Uncle Turpin
John Hurt
Nerys Hughes original image
Maureen
Nerys Hughes
Alfred Lynch original image
Edward
Alfred Lynch
Chris Cleary Miles original image
James
Chris Cleary Miles
Adam Wills original image
Graham, age 12
Adam Wills
Doris Irving original image
Adoption Shop Volunteer
Doris Irving
James Warrior original image
Senior Social Worker
James Warrior
Jake Owen original image
Jimmy, age 3
Jake Owen
Rachel Freeman original image
Elsie
Rachel Freeman

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