The Program (1993)

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Eastern State University isn't particularly notable for anything except its football program. Lately, even that hasn't been doing too well, and the athletic staff led by Coach Winters (James Caan) are under considerable pressure by the administration and alumni to bring in a winning season. To do that, he has to recruit some able, promising young players out of high school. It's not too surprising to learn that he will do almost anything to get these kids, and its even less surprising that, as

R, 1 hr. 57 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: David S. Ward , Allan Graf

Written By: David S. Ward, Aaron Latham

In Theaters: Sep 24, 1993 Wide

On DVD: Mar 29, 2005

Cast

James Caan
Coach Sam Winters
Halle Berry
Autumn
Omar Epps
Darnell Jefferson
Craig Sheffer
Joe Kane
Kristy Swanson
Camille
Abraham Benrubi
Bud-Lite
Duane Davis
Alvin Mack
Jon Maynard Pennell
Bobby Collins
Andrew Bryniarski
Steve Lattimer
J. Leon II Pridgen
Ray Griffen
John Bennes
Edward Learnihan
Chris Berman
Himself
Ernest Dixon
Coach Clayton
J. Don Ferguson
Referee
Robert Fuller
Tim Waymen
Jim Fyfe
Nichols
Rhoda Griffis
Reporter #3
George Lee
Fat Cat Alumnus
George Nannerello
Advisor Smith
J.C. Quinn
Joe's Father
Robert D. Raiford
Chancellor Wilson
Bo Schembechler
Himself
Lynn Stalmaster
Lynn Swann
Joey Lauren Adams
Louanne
Tim Parati
Steroids Dealer
George Rogers
Coach Myers

Critic Reviews for The Program

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The Program is largely a compendium of football grievances mixed with soap opera high jinks.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Chris Hicks

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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this film was huge with my friends upon its release but its themes were a little silly for me. really just a brainless football film for people who look for cheap tricks.

November 28, 2007

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This one is an older movie but it gives a pretty startling view of college football, both the good and bad. The acting's pretty good and the characters are for the most part worth rooting for....

April 30, 2009