COMEDY . 2000 . 1h 33m . 5.7/10

Drop Back Ten_

After an expose on NFL players causes a series of lawsuits, a reporter gets fired. A loyal editor nonetheless gives him a freelance story to work on. It seems that an athletic 19-year-old actor had been preparing to star in a low-budget gridiron movie when a mysterious assailant attacked him and destroyed his appearance. He was, of course, dismissed from the film. The reporter is to find out the true story of what happened. His investigation finds a history of beating his wife and a complete disinterest from the movie crew's producer.

Starring James LeGros, Amber Valletta, Desmond Harrington
5.7/10
Rating
1h 33m
Runtime
2000
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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After an expose on NFL players causes a series of lawsuits, a reporter gets fired. A loyal editor nonetheless gives him a freelance story to work on. It seems that an athletic 19-year-old actor had been preparing to star in a low-budget gridiron movie when a mysterious assailant attacked him and destroyed his appearance. He was, of course, dismissed from the film. The reporter is to find out the true story of what happened. His investigation finds a history of beating his wife and a complete disinterest from the movie crew's producer.

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Cast
James LeGros stars as Peter Barnes in Drop Back Ten.
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Year context
Drop Back Ten was released 26 years ago in 2000.
Overview
After an expose on NFL players causes a series of lawsuits, a reporter gets fired. A loyal editor nonetheless gives him a freelance story to work on. It seem...
Drop Back Ten is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (3 votes)

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What is Drop Back Ten about?
After an expose on NFL players causes a series of lawsuits, a reporter gets fired. A loyal editor nonetheless gives him a freelance story to work on. It seems that an athletic 19-year-old actor had been preparing to star in a low-budget gridiron movie when a mysterious assailant attacked him and destroyed his appearance. He was, of course, dismissed from the film. The reporter is to find out the true story of what happened. His investigation finds a history of beating his wife and a complete disinterest from the movie crew's producer.
How long is Drop Back Ten?
Drop Back Ten has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Drop Back Ten?
The cast of Drop Back Ten includes James LeGros, Amber Valletta, Desmond Harrington, Josh Lucas, Jodie Markell.
What is the rating of Drop Back Ten?
Drop Back Ten has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy Drama
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