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Hometown Legend

2002-01-25 · 120 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy · Drama · Family

A teenage drifter finds an opportunity to turn his life around when he joins a high-school football program with a hard-nosed coach.

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Directors
James Anderson
Production companies
Jenkins Entertainment, Miracle Network Group LLC, Miracle Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 112,000

Top Cast

Terry O'QuinnTerry O'QuinnBuster Schuler
Nick CornishNick CornishElvis Jackson
Lacey ChabertLacey ChabertRachel Sawyer
Kirk B.R. WollerKirk B.R. WollerCal Sawyer
Ian BohenIan BohenBrian Schuler
Mary Pat GleasonMary Pat GleasonTee Naters
Mark McLachlanMark McLachlanSherman Naters
Dallas JenkinsDallas JenkinsJack Schuler
Daniel FranzeseDaniel FranzeseAbel
Kelli GarnerKelli GarnerJosie
Sewell WhitneySewell WhitneyRobert
John McConnellJohn McConnellRock Hill Coach
Matt BlackwellMatt BlackwellFootball Player
Bill E. StittReferee
F.X. VitoloShazam
Greg BondFootball Player
Steve CluckAthens Assistant Coach
Brian CollinsRock Hill Player
John GrahamRock Hill Assistant Coach
Paul KahaleyBearcat Coach

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