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The Second Civil War

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The Second Civil War

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An American governor decides to close his state borders to a planeload of Pakistani orphans fleeing a nuclear plant disaster, unwittingly attracting the attentions of the world's media - who ensure his deeds provoke an uproar. Scathingly satirical black comedy, with Beau Bridges giving an award-winning performance alongside co-stars Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn, Kevin Dunn, Phil Hartman, Dan Hedaya, James Earl Jones and Denis Leary

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Maj Canton

America finds itself on the brink of another civil war in this well crafted political farce set in the near future from Gremlins director Joe Dante. Following a nuclear disaster in Pakistan, the US President (Phil Hartman) allows a group of refugee children to settle in Idaho. Governor Beau Bridges has other ideas and decides to close the state borders. Media frenzy escalates the conflict as the nation takes sides over the controversial issue. Bridges won an Emmy for his performance and he's well supported by James Coburn, Joanna Cassidy and James Earl Jones, while Dante piles on the social satire without resorting to preachiness.

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Cast

rolenameGovernor Jim FarleyBeau BridgesHelena NewmanJoanna CassidyJack BuchanJames CoburnJimmy CannonKevin DunnThe PresidentPhil HartmanMel BurgessDan HedayaJim CallaJames Earl JonesVinnie FrankoDenis Leary

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rolenameDirectorJoe Dante

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Languages

English | Spanish

Guidance

Contains violence and swearing.

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Colour

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