The Second Civil War

Name: The Second Civil War
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1997-03-15
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.80
Cast: Phil Hartman, James Earl Jones, Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy

– When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governo..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.80 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 37 Minutes

Release Year:

1997

When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho (Beau Bridges, who won an Emmy) defies the president (Phil Hartman) and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.

Styles:

Cynical, Futuristic, Dark Humor, Biting, Offbeat, Semi Serious, Witty, Humorous, Realistic

Story Timeline:

Future, 2000s

Producing Country:

USA

Filming Locations:

Pakistan, Idaho, Middle East, Texas, Washington D.c., USA

Genre:

Comedy, Drama

Release Date:

15 Mar 1997

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:

R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Directed by:

Joe Dante

Story Written By:

Martyn Burke

Main Actors:

Phil Hartman, James Earl Jones, Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy

Plot:

An interesting story about a future United States where immigration has gone too far. Through a series of mishaps and mayhem several state 'militias' assist Idaho in order to protect them from the LONG ARM of the Federal government.

Awards:

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 3 nominations.

Production Company:

Home Box Office

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.8/10