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Playmakers

2003-08-26 · 45 min / episode · ★ 4.6

Drama · Crime

The series is a gritty ensemble drama about the off-field lives of a group of players on a pro football team and how they deal with the pressure of being on the professional level.

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Creators
John Eisendrath
Production companies
ESPN Original Entertainment, Orly Adelson Productions, Thanksgiving Day, Imagine Television Studios, Franchise Productions
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Tony DenisonTony DenisonCoach George
Omar GoodingOmar GoodingDemetrius Harris
Russell HornsbyRussell HornsbyLeon Taylor
Jason Matthew SmithJason Matthew SmithEric Olczyk
Marcello ThedfordMarcello ThedfordKelvin ‘Buffalo’ James
Christopher WiehlChristopher WiehlDerek McConnell
Bruce GrayBruce GrayGene Wilbanks
Stephen BogaertStephen BogaertPhil Chambers

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