Friday Night Lights
Based on a true story, this riveting drama from H.G. Bissinger's book stars Billy Bob Thornton as the coach of the Permian High School Panthers, Texas' top-ranked high school football team. As economic strife and racial tensions grip the small oil town of Odessa in 1988, Thornton and his team serve as a galvanizing force that may be the only thing that can bring the community together. With Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Lucas Black and Tim McGraw; directed by Peter Berg. "One of the greatest sports movies ever made." - Larry King, CNN.
Year: 2004
Genre: Drama, True Stories, Sport Films
Country: USA
Director: Peter Berg
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Derek Luke, Jay Hernandez, Lucas Black, Garrett Hedlund, Tim McGraw
Duration: 113 Minutes
Rating: PG - Adult themes.
7.3/10
Location in store: Drama
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