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Paterno

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Paterno

The greater the legend, the harder the fall.

6.2

1h 45m

2018

“The greater the legend, the harder the fall.”

Synopsis

After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.

Director

Barry Levinson

Trailer

DramaTV Movie

biographycollege american football

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Cast & Crew

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

as Joe Paterno

Kathy Baker

Kathy Baker

as Sue Paterno

Kenneth Maharaj

Kenneth Maharaj

as MRI Tech

Michael Mastro

Michael Mastro

as Guido D'Elia

Joshua Morgan

Joshua Morgan

as Bobby - Media Wrangler

Ross Degraw

Ross Degraw

as Sports Producer

Mitchell L. Mack

as Devon Smith

Larry Mitchell

Larry Mitchell

as Jay Paterno

Darren Goldstein

Darren Goldstein

as Mike McQueary

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