The Program 1993
“Pressure surrounds them. Competition divides them. Glory unites them.”
What is The Program?
Topic: Film "The Program" (1993). Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 24, 1993
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Revenue
- $23,042,200
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Romance
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Topic: Film "The Program" (1993).
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Program
Year: 1993
Release Date (US): 09/24/1993
Genres: Drama, Action, and Romance
Runtime: 1h 52m
Rating: R
Director: David S. Ward
Cast: James Caan, Halle Berry, Omar Epps, Craig Sheffer, Kristy Swanson, Joey Lauren Adams.
Director Info: David S. Ward directed and wrote the Major League series.
Plot/Synopsis: Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently: some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
Tagline: Pressure surrounds them. Competition divides them. Glory unites them.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Program is a 1993 American sports film directed by David S. Ward.
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The Program holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 111 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Program and when was it released?
The Program is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 1993. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Program?
The Program was directed by David S. Ward.
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