Second Best

A man who dreams of being a father. A boy disillusioned with life. Together they share a compelling story of friendship, trust, and hope.

105 mins
The difficult relationship between a british postal officer and his adoptive son.

William Hurt

Graham Holt

John Hurt

Uncle Turpin

Adam Wills

Graham, age 12

Doris Irving

Adoption Shop Volunteer

James Warrior

Senior Social Worker

Jake Owen

Jimmy, age 3

Chris Menges

Director

David Cook

Screenplay

Simon Boswell

Original Music Composer

Michael Howells

Production Design

Roger Thomas

Art Direction

Sam Riley

Set Decoration

Nic Ede

Costume Design

Ivana Primorac

Makeup Artist

Jenny Shircore

Makeup Artist

Jenny Shircore

Hairstylist

Judy Freeman

Associate Producer

Dixie Linder

Producer's Assistant

Arnon Milchan

Executive Producer

Ashley Rowe

Director of Photography

Simon Finney

Focus Puller

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