A Shot at Glory
This little gem has Robert Duvall as the manager of a struggling Scottish soccer club who is being forced by it's American owner (Michael Keaton) to sign a big-name player in order to keep the team in the loyal hometown they've had for 100 years. But the new star brings his share of baggage, not the least of which is his former marriage to Duvall's daughter. With Ally McCoist, Brian Cox, Cole Hauser. Duvall also co-produced.
Year: 2000
Genre: Drama, Sport Films
Country: USA
Director: Michael Corrente
Starring: Robert Duvall, Ally McCoist, Brian Cox, Cole Hauser, Morag Hood, Kirsty Mitchell
Duration: 110 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
6.3/10
Location in store: Drama
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