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DRAMA . 1997 . 1h 37m . 6.0/10

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
6.0/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1997
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Beau Bridges stars as Governor Jim Farley in The Second Civil War.
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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (49 votes)

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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.

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