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.”
Synopsis
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
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Second Best - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-05
Top Cast
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William Hurt
Graham Holt
Nathan Yapp
Jimmy
Jane Horrocks
Debbie
Prunella Scales
Margery
Keith Allen
John
Alan Cumming
Bernard
John Hurt
Uncle Turpin
Nerys Hughes
Maureen
Alfred Lynch
Edward
Chris Cleary Miles
James
Adam Wills
Graham, age 12
Doris Irving
Adoption Shop Volunteer
James Warrior
Senior Social Worker
Jake Owen
Jimmy, age 3
Rachel Freeman
Elsie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 30, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$86K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Menges
- Screenplay & Story
- David Cook
- Original Score
- Simon Boswell
- Original Title
- Second Best
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $86K
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Fron Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Menges
David Cook
Simon Boswell
Ashley Rowe
Sarah Radclyffe, Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Menges
Director
David Cook
Screenplay
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Michael Howells
Production Design
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Best
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What is Second Best about?
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Who directed Second Best?
Second Best was directed by Chris Menges.
Who stars in Second Best?
The principal cast of Second Best includes William Hurt, Nathan Yapp, Jane Horrocks, Prunella Scales, Keith Allen.
When was Second Best released and how long is it?
Second Best was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Second Best make at the box office?
Second Best grossed $86K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Second Best?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Second Best was composed by Simon Boswell.
Is Second Best based on a book or true story?
Second Best is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Cook".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Second Best?
Second Best holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).