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Any Given Sunday (1999)
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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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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Genre:Drama
Directed By:Oliver Stone
Written By:John Logan, Oliver Stone
In Theaters:12/22/1999
Box Office:$100,230,832
Runtime:163 minutes
Studio:Warner Bros. Pictures, Ixtlan Productions, The Donners' Company
Cast
Oliver Stone
Director
Oliver Stone
Director
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
Andrew Bryniarski
Patrick 'Madman' Kelly
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