Any Given Sunday

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.

Cast

Al Pacino

as Tony D'Amato

Cameron Diaz

as Christina Pagniacci

Dennis Quaid

as Jack 'Cap' Rooney

James Woods

as Dr. Harvey Mandrake

Jamie Foxx

as Willie Beamen

LL Cool J

as Julian Washington

Matthew Modine

as Dr. Ollie Powers

Jim Brown

as Montezuma Monroe

Lawrence Taylor

as Luther 'Shark' Lavay

Bill Bellamy

as Jimmy Sanderson

Reviews

John Chard

That's what a leader's about: sacrifice. The times he's gotta sacrifice because he's gotta lead, by example. Not by fear and not by self-pity. Any Given Sunday is directed by Oliver Stone and Stone co-writes the screenplay with Daniel Pyne and John Logan. It stars Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Jamie ...

Andre Gonzales

Love sports movies. Especially when there's a lot of football in it. This goes through a whole seasons worth. Love it!...

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