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1999 · 106 min · R

Varsity Blues

Directed by Brian Robbins · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Varsity Blues (1999) is a Comedy film, directed by Brian Robbins set in Texas during the 1990s. It runs 106 minutes and is rated R.

A sports drama, with a comedic and hopeful tone. Themes of coming of age and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Mark Isham
Cinematography
Chuck Cohen
Cast
James Van Der BeekAmy SmartJon VoightPaul WalkerRon LesterScott CaanAli LarterRichard Lineback

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