The Second Civil War
"A very uncivil comedy"
Originally released in 1997. The Second Civil War is a drama/comedy film. directed by Joe Dante.
Starring Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, and James Coburn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Baltimore Pictures
- HBO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Second Civil War about?
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 ...
Who directed The Second Civil War?
The Second Civil War was directed by Joe Dante.
How long is The Second Civil War?
The Second Civil War has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Second Civil War released?
The Second Civil War was released on December 4, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Second Civil War?
The main cast of The Second Civil War includes Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn, Kevin Dunn, Phil Hartman.