27 Oct 1985
A Time to Live
The problems of a mother who helps her son in his struggles against muscular dystrophy. From the true story of Peter and Mary-Lou Weisman.
The Slaughter Rule
In life, every season counts.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Ryan Gosling Roy Chutney
David Morse Gideon 'Gid' Ferguson
Clea DuVall Skyla Sisco
Amy Adams Doreen
David Cale Floyd aka Studebaker
Eddie Spears Tracy Two Dogs
Kelly Lynch Evangeline Chutney
Ken White Russ Colfax
Noah Watts Waylon Walks Along
Kim DeLong Lem Axelrod
Geraldine Keams Gretchen Two Dogs
Douglas Seybern Uncle Peyton
Cody Harvey Coach Motlow
Melkon Andonian Devo
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