A Season on the Brink (2002): Cast
A Season on the Brink is a 2002 drama directed by Robert Mandel, starring Brian Dennehy as Bobby Knight, James Kirk and Chad Bruce. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Season on the Brink About?
The premise of A Season on the Brink without spoilers.
An ESPN original film adapted from John Feinstein’s best‑selling book follows Indiana’s 1985‑86 basketball season under controversial coach Bobby Knight. Knight gave Feinstein unprecedented access to practices, meetings and huddles, allowing the movie to dramatize his notorious tirades and the players’ interpersonal struggles.
A Season on the Brink Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- basketball sport
- basketball movie
- vulgarity
- indiana university
- coach
- basketball
- based on book
A Season on the Brink Cast & Characters
Brian Dennehy leads the cast as Bobby Knight, with James Kirk as Patrick Knight and Chad Bruce as Elisberg. Directed by Robert Mandel; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Mandel
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Brian Dennehy as Bobby Knight - James Kirk as Patrick Knight
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Chad Bruce as Elisberg - Al Thompson as Delray Brooks
Also Starring in A Season on the Brink
· 19 more- Gary Hudson Ron Felling
- Benz Antoine Joby Wright
- Frank Adamson President Ryan
- John Bluethner Reporter #4
- Thomas Hauff Ed Williams
- James Lafferty Steve Alford
- Duane Murray Kohn Smith
- Barbara Barnes-Hopkins Mrs. Harris
- Patrick Williams Stew Robinson
- Dan Becker Dan Dakich
- Patti D. Grayson Mrs. Alford
- Phoenix Gonzales Charlene
- Manfred Maretzki Joseph Wisnofsky
- Michael James Johnson Daryl Thomas
- Yorick Parke Andre Harris
- Mike Weekes Todd Jadlow
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- Simon Brooks Fundraiser Kid
- Vince Doria Reporter #3
- James Ferreira Crowd member
More from Robert Mandel
More films directed by Robert Mandel, best-rated first: F/X, School Ties, The Substitute and Hysteria: The Def Leppard Story.
A Season on the Brink Also Known As
Also known as “Сезон на грани”.
- Also known as
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- Сезон на грани
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A Season on the Brink FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Season on the Brink, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Season on the Brink?
A Season on the Brink runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was A Season on the Brink released?
A Season on the Brink was released on March 10, 2002.
Who directed A Season on the Brink?
A Season on the Brink was directed by Robert Mandel.
More films by Robert Mandel Who is in the cast of A Season on the Brink?
A Season on the Brink stars Brian Dennehy as Bobby Knight, James Kirk as Patrick Knight and Chad Bruce as Elisberg, among 23 credited actors.
Does A Season on the Brink have a post-credit scene?
No. A Season on the Brink has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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