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Touchback

Touchback

20116.51h 58m

Overview

A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.

Directed by Don Handfield
Written by Don Handfield
Box Office0Revenue: $204K

Top Cast

Brian Presley

Brian Presley

Scott Murphy

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Coach Hand

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Macy

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

Hall

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Thelma

Sarah Wright

Sarah Wright

Jenny

Drew Powell

Drew Powell

Dwight Pearson

S

Steve Turner

Gig Bird

Kevin Covais

Kevin Covais

Todd White

James Duval

James Duval

Rodriguez

Themes & Keywords

american footballohiohigh school sportsinspiring storypetitionback in timedo oversmall town america

About Touchback

Touchback is a drama, family, fantasy film released in 2011 exploring themes of american football, ohio, high school sports, inspiring story, petition, back in time. Directed by Don Handfield, it stars Brian Presley, Kurt Russell, Melanie Lynskey. A former high-school football star loses his shot at a college scholarship due to a devastating gridiron injury, but gets a second chance at living his dream.

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