The Slaughter Rule

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The Slaughter Rule

"In life, every season counts."

2002

1h 56m

5.6(49 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young man finds solace with a young woman, his mother, and a high-school football coach who recruits him to quarterback a six-man team.

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Cast & Crew

16 members

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Ryan Gosling

Roy Chutney

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David Morse

Gideon 'Gid' Ferguson

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Clea DuVall

Skyla Sisco

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Amy Adams

Doreen

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David Cale

Floyd aka Studebaker

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Eddie Spears

Tracy Two Dogs

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Kelly Lynch

Evangeline Chutney

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Ken White

Russ Colfax

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Noah Watts

Waylon Walks Along

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Kim DeLong

Lem Axelrod

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Geraldine Keams

Gretchen Two Dogs

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Douglas Seybern

Uncle Peyton

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Cody Harvey

Coach Motlow

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Melkon Andonian

Devo

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Lighting

J.P. Gabriel

Jute

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Writing

Chris Offutt

Charlie

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