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The Second Civil War

The Second Civil War

15th March 1997
1h 37m
Joe Dante
USA
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Rotten Tomatoes
60%
 IMDb
6.6

The Second Civil War is a Comedy Drama film released on 15th March 1997; Joe Dante directed the film which stars James Earl Jones, Ron Perlman, and Denis Leary.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Comedy Drama Satire

Cast (20)

James Earl Jones's profile
James Earl Jones
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 65
Ron Perlman's profile
Ron Perlman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Denis Leary's profile
Denis Leary
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Kevin Dunn's profile
Kevin Dunn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Kevin McCarthy's profile
Kevin McCarthy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 82
Dan Hedaya's profile
Dan Hedaya
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Dick Miller's profile
Dick Miller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 68
Beau Bridges's profile
Beau Bridges
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 55
Robert Picardo's profile
Robert Picardo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
James Coburn's profile
James Coburn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 68
William Schallert's profile
William Schallert
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 74
Elizabeth Peña's profile
Elizabeth Peña
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Phil Hartman's profile
Phil Hartman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Joanna Cassidy's profile
Joanna Cassidy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 51
Roger Corman's profile
Roger Corman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 70
Brian Keith's profile
Brian Keith
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 75
Belinda Balaski's profile
Belinda Balaski
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Richard Gross's profile
Richard Gross
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 48
Shelley Malil's profile
Shelley Malil
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Rance Howard's profile
Rance Howard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 68

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The Second Civil War FAQ

When was The Second Civil War released?

The Second Civil War was released 27 years ago, on Saturday March 15th, 1997.

Is The Second Civil War on Netflix?

No, The Second Civil War is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Second Civil War on Amazon Prime?

No, The Second Civil War is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Second Civil War on Disney Plus?

No, The Second Civil War is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Second Civil War Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

15% 30-39
30% 40-49
15% 50-59
20% 60-69
15% 70-79
5% 80-89

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

15% Female
85% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown