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The 5th Quarter is a 2011 American drama film written, directed and produced by Rick Bieber and starring Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell, and Ryan Merriman. The option of the film was an interest to Ryan Johnston, a co-producer of the film, who was responsible in raising the $6.7 million dollars to produce the film.
- $6 million
- Rick Bieber
- Andy Mendelson
- March 25, 2011
Mar 25, 2011 · Based on a true story, the film follows Jon Abbate, who wears his brother's number 5 jersey after his death in a car crash. He helps the team to achieve their best season in 2006, while coping with grief and organ donation.
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- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Rick Bieber
- 2011-03-25
Sep 2, 2018 · The 5th Quarter is a Hallmark movie based on the true story of Luke Abbate, a young football player who died in a car accident and his brother Jon, who played for the Wake Forest team and honored his brother's memory by holding up five fingers in the fifth quarter. The movie tells the story of how their family, team, school and community rallied around them and how football became a symbol of hope and life.
- Anna Rose Iovine
Mar 25, 2011 · Based on a true story, The 5th Quarter follows the 2006 Wake Forest football team, led by captain Jon Abbate, who dedicated their season to his brother Luke, who died in a car accident. The film explores the themes of grief, family, and sports in a mix of drama and inspiration.
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- Rick Bieber
- PG-13
- Aidan Quinn
A movie based on the true story of Jon Abbate, who honors his brother Luke by wearing his number 5 jersey and leading Wake Forest to a successful season. The 5th Quarter is also the name of a foundation and a tradition to raise awareness of irresponsible driving.
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A true story of a family and football team coping with the death of a 15-year-old boy in a car accident. The movie shows the power of determination, faith, and community, but also the emotional intensity and language of the tragedy.
