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The 5th Quarter

The 5th Quarter

Rising from tragedy to triumph

20105.51h 37mPG-13

Overview

In the wake of a car crash that killed his brother, football player Jon Abbate leads his school's struggling team to its most successful season ever.

Directed by Rick Bieber
Written by Rick Bieber
Produced by Rick Bieber
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $400K

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Top Cast

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Steven Abbate

Andie MacDowell

Andie MacDowell

Maryanne Abbate

Ryan Merriman

Ryan Merriman

Jon Abbate

Michael Harding

Michael Harding

Coach Jim Grobe

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Stacy Earl

Joan Marie

Matt McGrath

Matt McGrath

Adam Abbate

Jillian Batherson

Jillian Batherson

Haley Scott

Anessa Ramsey

Anessa Ramsey

Lynn Garber

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Sammy Nagi Njuguna

Josh Gattis

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Stefan Guy

Luke Abbate

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Themes & Keywords

sportsfuneralprayerloss of loved onegymnasiumamerican footballbiographybased on true storycoachfamily relationshipscar accident

About The 5th Quarter

The 5th Quarter is a drama film released in 2010 exploring themes of sports, funeral, prayer, loss of loved one, gymnasium, american football. Directed by Rick Bieber, it stars Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell, Ryan Merriman. In the wake of a car crash that killed his brother, football player Jon Abbate leads his school's struggling team to its most successful season ever.

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