40 Minutes of Hell

40 Minutes of Hell

40 Minutes of Hell

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40 Minutes of Hell

2012

0h 48m

7.0(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

The rise, fall and re-birth of Nolan Richardson, whose intense style of coaching the Arkansas men's basketball team brought a national championship to the school but also led to increased scrutiny.

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Social & External

Production Companies

ESPN

SEC Network Films

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Charles S. Dutton

Narrator

Charles S. Dutton

Acting

Nolan Richardson

Self

Nolan Richardson

Acting

Corliss Williamson

Self

Corliss Williamson

Acting

Bill Clinton

Self

Bill Clinton

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