The Second Civil War

– 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
The Second Civil War (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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
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.

Director:

Joe Dante

Writer:

Martyn Burke

Main Actors:

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

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:

Home Box Office

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10