The Second Civil War

Synopsis

When a planeload of Pakistani orphans are shipped to his state for permanent relocation, the governor of Idaho defies the president and closes the state's border. News Net Television, a cable news program that makes hay by reporting on political scandals, quickly spins the racist act into an overnight media sensation, creating a divide in national opinion over the issue.

Cast & Crew

Director

Joe Dante

Featured Cast

Beau Bridges

Governor Jim Farley

Joanna Cassidy

Helena Newman

James Coburn

Jack Buchan

Kevin Dunn

Jimmy Cannon

Phil Hartman

The President

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