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When the Game Stands Tall

Inspired by the extraordinary true story.

A young coach turns a losing high school football program around to go undefeated for 12 consecutive seasons.

20141h 55mPGDrama

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About When the Game Stands Tall

Directors
Thomas Carter
Cast
Jim Caviezel, Michael Chiklis, Laura Dern, Clancy Brown, Ser'Darius Blain, Stephan James
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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