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The Second Coming (2003): Cast

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The Second Coming is a 2003 drama directed by Adrian Shergold, starring Christopher Eccleston as Stephen Baxter, Peter Armitage and Rory Kinnear. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

The Second Coming (2003) movie poster
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Adrian Shergold
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Second Coming About?

The premise of The Second Coming without spoilers.

When video‑store clerk Steve Baxter discovers that he is the Son of God, he is thrust into a race against time. With only a few days left before Judgment Day, he must locate the mysterious Third Testament—a hidden piece of divine scripture that could stop the coming Apocalypse and save humanity.

The Second Coming Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Second Coming Cast & Characters

Christopher Eccleston leads the cast as Stephen Baxter, with Peter Armitage as Frank Baxter and Rory Kinnear as Father Dillane. Directed by Adrian Shergold; 23 actors are credited in all.

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The Second Coming FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Second Coming, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Second Coming?

The Second Coming runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who directed The Second Coming?

The Second Coming was directed by Adrian Shergold.

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Who is in the cast of The Second Coming?

The Second Coming stars Christopher Eccleston as Stephen Baxter, Peter Armitage as Frank Baxter and Rory Kinnear as Father Dillane, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Second Coming have a post-credit scene?

No. The Second Coming has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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