21 Oct 1988
Ariel
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Facing the Giants
Never give up. Never back down. Never lose faith.
A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.
Top Billed Cast
Shannen Fields Brooke Taylor
Bill Butler Neil Prater
Bailey Cave David Childers
Steve Williams Larry Childers
Tracy Goode Brady Owens
Jim McBride Bobby Lee Duke
Tommy McBride Jonathan Weston
Jason McLeod Brock Kelley
Chris Willis J.T. Hawkins Jr.
Ray Wood Mr. Bridges
Erin Bethea Alicia Houston
James Blackwell Matt Prater
Mark Richt Self
Dan W. Howell Sr. Announcer #2
Michael McLendon Shiloh Football Player
Kyle Scott Shiloh Football Player
Mary Smit Field Nurse
Janet Lee Dapper Teacher (uncredited)
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