Drama ·Family · United Kingdom · 1994 · 1h 45m

Second Best

Second Best poster
Director
Chris Menges
Cast
William Hurt as Graham Holt Nathan Yapp as Jimmy Jane Horrocks as Debbie Prunella Scales as Margery Keith Allen as John Alan Cumming as Bernard
Crew
Ashley Rowe — Director of Photography Simon Boswell — Original Music Composer David Cook — Screenplay David Cook — Novel Sarah Radclyffe — Producer Michael Howells — Production Design
Tagline

A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.

Synopsis

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

Trailer Second Best — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
suicidesocial workerorphanagevillageorphanpostal workersmall villageadopted son
Key Collaborators
Chris Menges Director Ashley Rowe Director of Photography Simon Boswell Original Music Composer David Cook Screenplay David Cook Novel Sarah Radclyffe Producer Michael Howells Production Design Nic Ede Costume Design
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