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The Halfback of Notre Dame
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The Halfback of Notre Dame

1996-01-21 · 93 min · ★ 5.2

TV Movie · Drama · Romance

A high school halfback must choose between the gridiron dreams of his football coach father, and his own dream of becoming a musician.

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Directors
René Bonnière
Production companies
Sugar Entertainment Ltd., Showtime Networks
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gabriel HoganGabriel HoganCrazy
Emmanuelle VaugierEmmanuelle VaugierEsmerelda
Allen CutlerAllen CutlerArchie
Scott HylandsScott HylandsCoach Les Modeau
Sandra NelsonSandra NelsonFrançoise Martin
Howard DellHoward DellCoach Dell
Laura HarrisLaura HarrisJill Volsner
Nicole ParkerNicole ParkerDarla

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