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Drop Back Ten (2000)
Director: Stacy Cochran
Cast: James LeGros, Amber Valletta, Desmond Harrington, Josh Lucas
Runtime93 min
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After an expose on NFL players causes a series of lawsuits, a reporter gets fired. A loyal editor nonetheless gives him a freelance story to work on. It seems that an athletic 19-year-old actor had been preparing to star in a low-budget gridiron movie when a mysterious assailant attacked him and destroyed his appearance. He was, of course, dismissed from the film. The reporter is to find out the true story of what happened. His investigation finds a history of beating his wife and a complete disinterest from the movie crew's producer.
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Drop Back Ten (2000), directed by Stacy Cochran, is a comedic drama film that follows a reporter investigating the mysterious attack on an aspiring young actor preparing to star in a low-budget football movie. While the film's critical reception and awards recognition are unclear, its IMDb rating of 5.8/10 suggests a mixed audience reception.
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Fans of offbeat comedy-dramas directed by rising talents like Stacy Cochran will find a lot to enjoy in the quirky, character-driven story of 'Drop Back Ten'. This 2000 film features a strong ensemble cast including James LeGros and Amber Valletta, who deliver nuanced performances in a story that blends humor and deeper themes in an engaging way.