The Second Civil War

The Second Civil War

15/3/1997 1h 37m 6.0/10

Overview

When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president 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.

Director

Joe Dante

Top Billed Cast

Phil Hartman

Phil Hartman

The President

Dan Hedaya

Dan Hedaya

Mel Burgess

James Coburn

James Coburn

Jack Buchan

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

Governor Jim Farley

Joanna Cassidy

Joanna Cassidy

Helena Newman

Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn

Jimmy Cannon

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