The Second Civil War (1997)
Overview
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.
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| Mexico | HBO Max | — | — |
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What is The Second Civil War about?
When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue. The Second Civil War is a TV Movie, Drama, Comedy movie, released on 1997-12-04, runtime 97 minutes.
Is The Second Civil War worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Second Civil War 6.1 out of 10 from 58 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Second Civil War?
In the United Kingdom, The Second Civil War streams on HBO Max. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joe Dante
Cast
- Beau Bridges as Governor Jim Farley
- Joanna Cassidy as Helena Newman
- James Coburn as Jack Buchan
- Kevin Dunn as Jimmy Cannon
- Phil Hartman as The President
- Dan Hedaya as Mel Burgess
- James Earl Jones as Jim Kalla
- Denis Leary as Vinnie Franco
- Elizabeth Peña as Christina Fernandez
- Ron Perlman as Alan Manieski
- Brian Keith as General Buford
- Kevin McCarthy as Chief of Staff
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