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Sep 16, 2016 · In 1993, "The Program" set out to address the corruption and compromises of college sports. It didn't do a very good job then, and looks even worse now.
- Tom Keiser
Sep 24, 1993 · The quarterback ( Craig Sheffer) is a self-destructive alcoholic whose father is also a drunk who once played for ESU. Under enormous pressure as a Heisman Trophy contender, he gets loaded and pulls suicidal stunts, while his girlfriend ( Kristy Swanson) despairs.
A 1993 sports drama set in the fictional Eastern State University (ESU), where coach Sam Winters is under intense pressure to deliver a winning season after two straight losing campaigns, or face the prospect of getting fired.
1993 Directed by David S. Ward. Pressure surrounds them. Competition divides them. Glory unites them. Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying. Remove Ads. Cast. Crew.
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- Touchstone Pictures, Samuel Goldwyn Company
- David S. Ward
Andrew Bryniarski is fine as the Steroid freak and J. Leon Pridgen II is good as the overly jealous boyfriend, Jon Pennell does what he has to do as the Backup QB. Overall. i highly recommend this little gem! **** out of 5
The Program is a 1993 American football sports drama film directed by David S. Ward, starring James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, Craig Sheffer, Kristy Swanson and Joey Lauren Adams. It was released on September 24, 1993 by Touchstone Pictures.
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A college football coach is told by his bosses that unless they do better this season it could be his last. To bolster the team he recruits a talented tail back. A female student is assigned to help him assimilate with college life and that includes doing his studies because he spent his whole life just playing football.
