The Second Civil War(1997)
A very uncivil comedy
The Second Civil War Synopsis
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.
The Second Civil War (1997) is a drama, comedy, tv movie and war film directed by Joe Dante, released on December 4, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn and Kevin Dunn. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Dante
- Writers:
- Martyn Burke
- Producers:
- Guy Riedel
- Cinematographer:
- Mac Ahlberg
- Composer:
- Hummie Mann
- Production:
- Baltimore Pictures, HBO
- Status:
- Released
The Second Civil War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beau Bridges
as Governor Jim Farley
Joanna Cassidy
as Helena Newman
James Coburn
as Jack Buchan
Kevin Dunn
as Jimmy Cannon
Phil Hartman
as The President
Dan Hedaya
as Mel Burgess
James Earl Jones
as Jim Kalla
Denis Leary
as Vinnie Franco
Elizabeth Peña
as Christina Fernandez
Ron Perlman
as Alan Manieski
Brian Keith
as General Buford
Kevin McCarthy
as Chief of Staff
Key crew
Directed by Joe Dante, written by Martyn Burke, produced by Guy Riedel.
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The Second Civil War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 57 ratings.
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The Second Civil War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Second Civil War online?
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The Second Civil War (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Second Civil War?
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The main cast of The Second Civil War (1997) includes Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn, Kevin Dunn and Phil Hartman. The film was directed by Joe Dante. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Second Civil War released?
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The Second Civil War was released on December 4, 1997 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Second Civil War worth watching?
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The Second Civil War (1997) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 57 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.