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The Second Civil War

R19971h 37mJoe Dante
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 62%

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"A very uncivil comedy"

When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.

DramaComedyTV MovieWar
Civil WarPoliticsMilitiaJournalismIllegal ImmigrationBaffled

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Second Civil War (1997) about?

When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.

Who stars in The Second Civil War?

The Second Civil War stars Beau Bridges (Governor Jim Farley), Joanna Cassidy (Helena Newman), James Coburn (Jack Buchan), Kevin Dunn (Jimmy Cannon), Phil Hartman (The President). The film was directed by Joe Dante.

How long is The Second Civil War?

The Second Civil War has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is The Second Civil War worth watching?

The Second Civil War holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 62. Fans of Drama, Comedy, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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