Second Best (1995)

Synopsis: Graham Holt is a loner, a man whose life is lacking in both social and physical relationships. But he suddenly wants to become a father, leading to his adopting James, a moody 10-year-old whose... Graham Holt is a loner, a man whose life is lacking in both social and physical relationships. But he suddenly wants to become a father, leading to his adopting James, a moody 10-year-old whose mother has died and whose father is in prison. Before the adoption is complete, the two are allowed to live together, although James is unwilling to accept Graham as his father, maintaining hope that he will be reunited with his real dad. When Graham is finally given permission to adopt the boy, his dad reappears -- stricken with AIDS. [More]

Starring: William Hurt, Chris Cleary Miles, Keith Allen

Starring: William Hurt, Chris Cleary Miles, Keith Allen

Director: Chris Menges

Director: Chris Menges
Composer: Simon Boswell
Screenwriter: David Cook
Story: David Cook
Producer: Sarah Radclyffe

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