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.”
1994 · 1 h 45 min
Directed by Chris Menges
Cast
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Plot
The difficult relationship between a British postal officer and a boy he wants to adopt.
Sinekatalog’s take
Chris Menges's drama, with William Hurt and Keith Allen, is humane and unforced, with a fine Hurt performance.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.8 / 10 (2,140 votes)
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