The Second Civil War_
"A very uncivil comedy"
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.
Starring
Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Second Civil War was released 29 years ago in 1997.
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 bo...
The Second Civil War is a Drama, Comedy, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (20)
Beau Bridges
Governor Jim Farley
Joanna Cassidy
Helena Newman
James Coburn
Jack Buchan
Kevin Dunn
Jimmy Cannon
Phil Hartman
The President
Dan Hedaya
Mel Burgess
James Earl Jones
Jim Kalla
Denis Leary
Vinnie Franco
Elizabeth Peña
Christina Fernandez
Ron Perlman
Alan Manieski
Brian Keith
General Buford
Kevin McCarthy
Chief of Staff
Dick Miller
Eddie O'Neill
William Schallert
Secretary of Defense
Catherine Lloyd Burns
Amelia Sims
Jerry Hardin
Colonel McNally
Larry Jenkins
Kenya Nkomo
Ben Masters
Matthew Langford
Roger Corman
Sandy Collins
Rance Howard
Arnold Tooney, Jr.
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Second Civil War about?
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.
How long is The Second Civil War?
The Second Civil War has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Second Civil War?
The cast of The Second Civil War includes Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, James Coburn, Kevin Dunn, Phil Hartman.
What is the rating of The Second Civil War?
The Second Civil War has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 49 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Drama
Comedy
TV Movie
War