

Drama · TV Movie
Overview
Film that tells the story of Los Gatos (California) high school football coach Charlie Wedemeyer. At 31, onetime football pro Wedemeyer is living the American dream; a winning team, a happy marriage and public adulation.
Top Cast


Pam Dawber
Pam Dawber
Lucy Wedemeyer
Pam Dawber
Lucy Wedemeyer


Michael Nouri
Michael Nouri
Charlie Wedemeyer
Michael Nouri
Charlie Wedemeyer


Bess Meyer
Bess Meyer
Carrie Wedemeyer
Bess Meyer
Carrie Wedemeyer


Peter Berg
Peter Berg
Bobby Maker
Peter Berg
Bobby Maker


James Handy
James Handy
Doctor
James Handy
Doctor


Dan Lauria
Dan Lauria
Assistant Coach
Dan Lauria
Assistant Coach


Kyle Chandler
Kyle Chandler
Skinner
Kyle Chandler
Skinner


Reginald VelJohnson
Reginald VelJohnson
Assistant Coach
Reginald VelJohnson
Assistant Coach


Noble Willingham
Noble Willingham
Ted Simonsen
Noble Willingham
Ted Simonsen


Stephen Dorff
Stephen Dorff
Kale Wedemeyer
Stephen Dorff
Kale Wedemeyer
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