
Second Best (1994)
6.7|30 Sept, 1994|105 min
A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.
6.7|30 Sept, 1994|105 min
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The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.
Language
Budget--
Revenue $86,115
English
Budget--
Revenue $86,115
Keywords
suicide
social worker
orphanage
village
orphan
postal worker
small village
adopted son
Casts

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
Crews

Chris Menges
Director

David Cook
Novel

David Cook
Screenplay
Sarah Radclyffe
Producer
Simon Boswell
Original Music Composer
Michael Howells
Production Design
Roger Thomas
Art Direction
Sam Riley
Set Decoration
Nic Ede
Costume Design
Ivana Primorac
Makeup Artist
Jenny Shircore
Makeup Artist
Jenny Shircore
Hairstylist

Susie Figgis
Casting
Judy Freeman
Associate Producer
Dixie Linder
Producer's Assistant

Arnon Milchan
Executive Producer
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Simon Finney
Focus Puller
Backdrops & Posters






