The Program
“Pressure surrounds them. Competition divides them. Glory unites them.”
Synopsis
Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
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The Program (1993) Trailer (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-14
Top Cast
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James Caan
Sam Winters
Halle Berry
Autumn Haley
Omar Epps
Darnell Jefferson
Craig Sheffer
Joe Kane
Kristy Swanson
Camille Shafer
Abraham Benrubi
Bud-Lite Kaminski
Duane Davis
Alvin Mack
Jon Pennell
Bobby Collins
Andrew Bryniarski
Steve Lattimer
Michael Flippo
Coach Humes
Ernest Dixon
Coach Clayton
Joey Lauren Adams
Louanne
Leon Pridgen
Ray Griffen
Tracy Fowler
Orderly
George Rogers
Coach Myers
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David S. Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Ward, Aaron Latham
- Original Score
- Michel Colombier
- Original Title
- The Program
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $23M
- Production Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David S. Ward
David S. Ward, Aaron Latham
Michel Colombier
Victor Hammer
Paul Seydor, Kimberly Ray
Tom Rothman, Samuel Goldwyn Jr., Duncan Henderson
Department Leadership Roster
David S. Ward
Writer
David S. Ward
Director
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Paul Seydor
Editor
Aaron Latham
Writer
Kimberly Ray
Editor
Victor Hammer
Director of Photography
Michel Colombier
Original Music Composer
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Tom Bronson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Program
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Program about?
Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
Who directed The Program?
The Program was directed by David S. Ward.
Who stars in The Program?
The principal cast of The Program includes James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, Craig Sheffer, Kristy Swanson.
When was The Program released and how long is it?
The Program was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Program make at the box office?
The Program grossed $23M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Program?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Program was composed by Michel Colombier.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Program?
The Program holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).