The Program (1993)
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Cast
as Coach Sam Winters
as Autumn Haley
as Darnell Jefferson
as Joe Kane
as Camille Schaeffer
as Bud-Lite Kaminski
as Alvin Mack
as Bobby Collins
as Louanne
as Joe's Father
as Steve Lattimer
as Ray Griffen
as Louanne
as Coach Humes
as Coach Clayton
as Coach Myers
as Advisor Smith
as Reporter #1
as Reverend Wallace
as Nichols
as Alvin's Mother
as Tim Waymen
as Joe's Brother
as Himself
as Edward Learnihan
as Chancellor Wilson
as Himself
as Fat Cat Alumnus
as Himself
as Himself
as Reporter #3
as Steroids Dealer
Critic Reviews for The Program
All Critics (20) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (11)
Those are fairly standard story lines in a football movie, so that leaves the assorted relationship subplots, which frankly, are worse.
Most of the focus is on Sheffer, whose character is too enigmatic, while Epps , Berry and Swanson gamely try to pull for extra dramatic yardage but can't do much with their underwritten roles.
The Program is a routine Joe College movie, with the added twist that Joe College is Joe Kane (Craig Sheffer), a prime contender for the Heisman Trophy.
The Program is a mish-mash of cliches.
As noisy and ludicrous as all this sounds, the movie does have its share of guilty pleasures. Like the kid on steroids, it's revved so high that it's out of control.
One might want to consider wearing a helmet while watching.
Audience Reviews for The Program
poor sports film that disappeared as soon as it was released
Super Reviewer
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.
Super Reviewer
The Program Quotes
| Coach Sam Winters: | I used to be Sonny, remember? |