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The Slaughter Rule

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The Slaughter Rule

"In life, every season counts."

2002

1h 56m

5.6(49 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young man finds solace with a young woman, his mother, and a high-school football coach who recruits him to quarterback a six-man team.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Ryan Gosling

Roy Chutney

Ryan Gosling

Acting

David Morse

Gideon 'Gid' Ferguson

David Morse

Acting

Clea DuVall

Skyla Sisco

Clea DuVall

Acting

Amy Adams

Doreen

Amy Adams

Acting

David Cale

Floyd aka Studebaker

David Cale

Acting

Eddie Spears

Tracy Two Dogs

Eddie Spears

Acting

Kelly Lynch

Evangeline Chutney

Kelly Lynch

Acting

Ken White

Russ Colfax

Ken White

Acting

Noah Watts

Waylon Walks Along

Noah Watts

Acting

Kim DeLong

Lem Axelrod

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Acting

Geraldine Keams

Gretchen Two Dogs

Geraldine Keams

Acting

Douglas Seybern

Uncle Peyton

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Cody Harvey

Coach Motlow

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Acting

Melkon Andonian

Devo

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Lighting

J.P. Gabriel

Jute

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Writing

Chris Offutt

Charlie

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