2016

2h 10m

7.2(113 votes)

Family

Drama

Overview

The incredible true story of the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Christopher Severio

Brandon Burlsworth

Acting

Neal McDonough

Marty Burlsworth

Acting

Leslie Easterbrook

Barbara

Acting

Nick Searcy

The Farmer

Acting

M.C. Gainey

Coach Ford

Acting

Quinton Aaron

Coach Aaron

Acting

Michael Parks

Leo

Acting

Fredric Lehne

Coach Bender

Acting

Texas Battle

Anthony Lucas

Acting

Wayne Duvall

Pastor Rick

Acting

Ed Lowry

Snide Reporter #2

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