Drop Back Ten
Synopsis
After an expose on NFL players causes a series of lawsuits, a reporter gets fired. A loyal editor nonetheless gives him a freelance story to work on. It seems that an athletic 19-year-old actor had been preparing to star in a low-budget gridiron movie when a mysterious assailant attacked him and destroyed his appearance. He was, of course, dismissed from the film. The reporter is to find out the true story of what happened. His investigation finds a history of beating his wife and a complete disinterest from the movie crew's producer.
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James Le Gros
Peter Barnes
Amber Valletta
Mindy Deal
Desmond Harrington
Spanks Voley
Josh Lucas
Tom White
Jodie Markell
Peggy
Laila Robins
Viv
Penny Balfour
Amanda Bennett
Ilana Levine
Pamela
Kelly De Martino
Joy
Eddie Kaye Thomas
Gil
Courtney Jines
Harriet Deal
Tate Donovan
Wally Bixer
Joanna Adler
McCue's Bartender
Shari Albert
Nurse
Paul Diomede
Mike
Avery Glymph
Brian
Justin McCarthy
Ernie
Lee Andrew Page
Editor
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stacy Cochran
- Screenplay & Story
- Stacy Cochran
- Original Score
- Jared Faber, Pat Irwin
- Original Title
- Drop Back Ten
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stacy Cochran
Stacy Cochran
Jared Faber, Pat Irwin
Spencer Newman
Nancy Novack
Stacy Cochran
Department Leadership Roster
Jared Faber
Original Music Composer
Stacy Cochran
Writer
Pat Irwin
Original Music Composer
Stacy Cochran
Producer
Stacy Cochran
Director
Nancy Novack
Editor
Spencer Newman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drop Back Ten
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What is Drop Back Ten about?
After an expose on NFL players causes a series of lawsuits, a reporter gets fired. A loyal editor nonetheless gives him a freelance story to work on. It seems that an athletic 19-year-old actor had been preparing to star in a low-budget gridiron movie when a mysterious assailant attacked him and destroyed his appearance. He was, of course, dismissed from the film. The reporter is to find out the true story of what happened. His investigation finds a history of beating his wife and a complete disinterest from the movie crew's producer.
Who directed Drop Back Ten?
Drop Back Ten was directed by Stacy Cochran.
Who stars in Drop Back Ten?
The principal cast of Drop Back Ten includes James Le Gros, Amber Valletta, Desmond Harrington, Josh Lucas, Jodie Markell.
When was Drop Back Ten released and how long is it?
Drop Back Ten was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Drop Back Ten?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drop Back Ten was composed by Jared Faber, Pat Irwin.