Touchback Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The only way to change his life...is to relive it.

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Last modified: Oct. 28, 2012

Touchback

Release Date: Friday, April 13, 2012 Limited

Director: Don Handfield

Starring: Brian Presley • Drew Powell • Kurt Russell • Melanie Lynskey • Christine Lahti

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 58 m

4.38 / 5.0

91% WILL SEE 9% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Former high school football star turned farmer and family man, Scott Murphy (Brian Presley) finds himself with a unique opportunity to revisit his glory days during the Ohio State championship game where he permanently injured his knee in a game-winning play. Given a second shot at his destiny, Scott seeks counsel from Coach Hand (Kurt Russell), Scott's longtime mentor on and off the field, to help him decide whether to let his fate unfold, or follow a path that will change his future.

Drama Sports Football

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Who stars in Touchback – Cast List

B
Brian Presley
... Scott Murphy

Hostile Territory, USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
D
Drew Powell
The Unbreakable Boy, Ordinary Angels
Kurt Russell
... Coach Hand

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Smurfs
Melanie Lynskey
Pike River, Don't Say Good Luck
C
Christine Lahti
Obsessed, Yonkers Joe
M
Marc Blucas
Knight and Day, First Daughter
S
Sarah Wright
American Made, The House Bunny
S
Sianoa Smit-McPhee
Fallen, All Cheerleaders Die
K
Kevin Covais
College

Who is making Touchback – Crew List

The film's writer Don Handfield last penned Slingshot.

Director: Don Handfield
Screenwriter: Don Handfield
Producers: Derek Beumer
Randall Emmett
George Furla
Shannon Gardner
Lisa Kearns

Studios: Anchor Bay Films
Production Company: Emmett/Furla Films
Freedom Films

Production – What we know about the Touchback

Key Facts

Sports Studio's Mark Ellis, who has worked on such films as We Are Marshall and The Rookie, is serving as the project's football coordinator.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2012

Completed

Changed Touchback movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jul 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Mar 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some mature thematic elements
Runtime: 1 hr, 58 m
Tagline: The only way to change his life...is to relive it.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Touchback Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Video Clip: 'Young Again'

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Video Clip: 'Injured'

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Video Clip: 'Red Raiders'

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Video Clip: 'Protect our Quarterback'

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Video Clip: 'Try My Dream'

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Video Clip: 'True Happiness'

Touchback Release Date: When was the film released?

Touchback was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 13 , 2012. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including The Three Stooges, The Cabin in the Woods and Lockout. As a limited release, Touchback was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.