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He Was a Quiet Man
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He Was a Quiet Man

2007-11-23 · 95 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.

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Directors
Frank A. Cappello
Production companies
Neo Art & Logic, Quiet Man Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christian SlaterChristian SlaterBob Maconel
Elisha CuthbertElisha CuthbertVenessa Parks
William H. MacyWilliam H. MacyGene Shelby
Sascha KnopfSascha KnopfPaula Metzler
John GulagerJohn GulagerGoldie / Maurice Gregory
Jamison JonesJamison JonesScott Harper
Michael DeLuiseMichael DeLuiseDetective Soreson
K.C. RamseyJackson
Anzu LawsonAnzu LawsonNancy Felt
David WellsDavid WellsRalf Coleman
Sewell WhitneySewell WhitneyDerrick Miles
Randolph MantoothRandolph MantoothDr. Willis
Frankie ThornFrankie ThornJessica Light
Tina D'MarcoTina D'MarcoNurse
Livia TreviñoLivia TreviñoShelby's Secretary
Lisa AriannaADD Assistant
Greg BakerGreg BakerCopy Boy
Paul D. RobertsWaiter
Maggie WagnerMaggie WagnerPhil's Wife
Brian LohmannMaitre'D

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