“Life is a contact sport.”
A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown gives a stunning performance and forces the aging coach to reevaluate his game plans and life. A new co-owner/president adds to the pressure of winning. The new owner must prove herself in a male dominated world.
Al Pacino
Tony D'Amato
Cameron Diaz
Christina Pagniacci
Dennis Quaid
Jack 'Cap' Rooney
James Woods
Dr. Harvey Mandrake
Jamie Foxx
Willie Beamen
LL Cool J
Julian Washington
Matthew Modine
Dr. Ollie Powers
Jim Brown
Montezuma Monroe
Lawrence Taylor
Luther 'Shark' Lavay
Bill Bellamy
Jimmy Sanderson
Any Given Sunday is a drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of sports, american football, american football coach, trainer, training, american football stadium. Directed by Oliver Stone, it stars Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid. A star quarterback gets knocked out of the game and an unknown third stringer is called in to replace him. The unknown gives a stunning performance and forces the aging coach to reevaluate his game plans and life. A new co-owner/president adds to the pressure of winning. The new owner must prove herself in a male dominated world.
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