

Touchback
2011-04-13 · 118 min · ★ 6.6
A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.
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- Directors
- Don Handfield
- Production companies
- Freedom Films, Hannibal Classics, Sakonnet Capital Partners
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 204,232
Top Cast
Brian PresleyScott Murphy
Kurt RussellCoach Hand
Melanie LynskeyMacy
Marc BlucasHall
Christine LahtiThelma
Sarah WrightJenny
Drew PowellDwight Pearson
Kevin CovaisTodd White
James DuvalRodriguez
Sianoa Smit-McPheeSasha
Barry SandersCuyahoga Coach
Austin RossMoss
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