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Quick Info

Rating

6.2/10

Release2018

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

The Levinson/Fontana Company

Pressman Film

HBO Films

Sony Pictures Television

Movie

Paterno

2018

1h 45m

6.2

Drama

TV Movie

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.

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