Release Date
January 15, 1999
Director
Brian Robbins
Writer
W. Peter Iliff
Cast
Marco Perella, John Gatins, Tonie Perensky, Joe Pichler, Jill Parker Jones, Thomas F. Duffy, Eliel Swinton, Amy Smart, Tiffany C. Love, Ali Larter, Richard Lineback, Scott Caan, Ron Lester, Paul Walker, Jon Voight, James Van Der Beek
Studio
Running Time
104 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for strong language throughout, sexuality and nudity, and some substance abuse
Make your own rules.
In his 35th year as head coach, Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight) is trying to lead his West Canaan Coyotes to their 23rd division title. Uncompromising and omnipotent, Kilmer is deified in the small Texas town, as long as the team is winning.
But when star quarterback Lance Harbor (Paul Walker) suffers a season-ending injury, the Coyotes are forced to regroup under the questionable leadership of second-string quarterback Jonathan Moxon (James... Full synopsis »
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