Paterno
“The greater the legend, the harder the fall.”
2018•R•1h 45m•6.2•Released
DramaTV Movie
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
Writer
Debora Cahn, John C. Richards
Languages
English
Studio
The Levinson/Fontana Company
Cast
Al Pacino
Joe Paterno
Kathy Baker
Sue Paterno
Kenneth Maharaj
MRI Tech
Michael Mastro
Guido D'Elia
Joshua Morgan
Bobby - Media Wrangler
Ross Degraw
Sports Producer
Mitchell L. Mack
Devon Smith
Larry Mitchell
Jay Paterno
Darren Goldstein
Mike McQueary
Riley Keough
Sara Ganim
Nicholas Sadler
Todd - Press Photographer
Sir Brodie
Security Guard
Greg Grunberg
Scott Paterno
Annie Parisse
Mary Kay Paterno
Vito Vitiello
Sports Director
Production
Company
The Levinson/Fontana Company
Company
Pressman Film
Company
HBO Films
Company
Sony Pictures Television
Producer
Amy Herman
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