Leatherheads (2008)
Director
George Clooney
Main cast
George Clooney; Renée Zellweger; John Krasinski; Wayne Duvall; Stephen Root
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Description
A light hearted comedy about the beginnings of Professional American Football. When a decorated war hero and college all star is tempted into playing professional football. Everyone see the chance to make some big money, but when a reporter digs up some dirt on the war hero... everyone could lose out.
George Clooney
Main cast
George Clooney; Renée Zellweger; John Krasinski; Wayne Duvall; Stephen Root
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Description
A light hearted comedy about the beginnings of Professional American Football. When a decorated war hero and college all star is tempted into playing professional football. Everyone see the chance to make some big money, but when a reporter digs up some dirt on the war hero... everyone could lose out.
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