Touchback

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.

Cast

Brian Presley

as Scott Murphy

Kurt Russell

as Coach Hand

Melanie Lynskey

as Macy

Marc Blucas

as Hall

Christine Lahti

as Thelma

Sarah Wright

as Jenny

Drew Powell

as Dwight Pearson

Steve Turner

as Gig Bird

Kevin Covais

as Todd White

James Duval

as Rodriguez

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