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Second Best
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.

19941h 45mNRDramaFamily
6.8
TMDB40 votes

Synopsis

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

Studio

Regency Enterprises

Release Date

September 30, 1994

Audio

English

Subtitles

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Director

Chris Menges

Writers

David Cook

Cast & Crew

William Hurt

William Hurt

Graham Holt

Nathan Yapp

Nathan Yapp

Jimmy

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Debbie

Prunella Scales

Prunella Scales

Margery

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

John

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

Bernard

John Hurt

John Hurt

Uncle Turpin

Nerys Hughes

Nerys Hughes

Maureen

Alfred Lynch

Alfred Lynch

Edward

Chris Cleary Miles

Chris Cleary Miles

James

Adam Wills

Adam Wills

Graham, age 12

Doris Irving

Doris Irving

Adoption Shop Volunteer

James Warrior

James Warrior

Senior Social Worker

Jake Owen

Jake Owen

Jimmy, age 3

Rachel Freeman

Rachel Freeman

Elsie

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