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Possums

1998-06-13 · 97 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Comedy · Family

When the town of Nowata votes to cancel its losing high school football team, the Possums, a local radio announcer decides to keep broadcasting imaginary games, team or no team.

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Directors
Max Burnett
Production companies
HSX Films, The Kushner-Locke Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mac DavisMac DavisWilbur 'Will' Clark
Cynthia SikesCynthia SikesElizabeth Clark
Greg CoolidgeJake Malloy
Andrew PrineAndrew PrineMayor Charlie Lawton
Dennis BurkleyDennis BurkleyOrville Moss
Jay UnderwoodJay UnderwoodJohn Clark
Jerry HaynesJerry HaynesBob
Clive RevillClive RevillLondon
Zac ShermanMark Bond
Monica LacyMonica LacySarah Jacobs
David Hunt StaffordCoach Tuley
Barry SwitzerBarry SwitzerPrattville Coach
Linda CavanaughReporter #2

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