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The Slaughter Rule
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The Slaughter Rule

2002-01-11 · 116 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

A young man finds solace with a young woman, his mother, and a high-school football coach who recruits him to quarterback a six-man team.

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Directors
Andrew J. Smith, Alex Smith
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ryan GoslingRyan GoslingRoy Chutney
David MorseDavid MorseGideon 'Gid' Ferguson
Clea DuVallClea DuVallSkyla Sisco
Amy AdamsAmy AdamsDoreen
David CaleDavid CaleFloyd aka Studebaker
Eddie SpearsEddie SpearsTracy Two Dogs
Kelly LynchKelly LynchEvangeline Chutney
Ken WhiteKen WhiteRuss Colfax
Noah WattsNoah WattsWaylon Walks Along
Kim DeLongLem Axelrod
Geraldine KeamsGeraldine KeamsGretchen Two Dogs
Douglas SeybernUncle Peyton
Cody HarveyCoach Motlow
Melkon AndonianDevo
J.P. GabrielJute
Chris OffuttCharlie

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