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The Canyons

2013-08-02 · 99 min · ★ 4.4

Thriller · Drama

The discovery of an illicit love affair leads two young Angelenos on a violent, sexually charged tour through the dark side of human nature.

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Directors
Paul Schrader
Production companies
Filmworks/FX, Post Empire Films, Sodium Fox Productions, Prettybird
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250,000
Revenue
USD 270,185

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Nolan Gerard FunkNolan Gerard FunkRyan
Lindsay LohanLindsay LohanTara
James DeenJames DeenChristian
Amanda BrooksAmanda BrooksGina
Tenille HoustonTenille HoustonCynthia
Gus Van SantGus Van SantDr. Campbell
Jarod EinsohnJarod EinsohnHoodie Guy
Danny WyldeDanny WyldeReed
Victor of AquitaineVictor of AquitaineRandall
Jim BoevenJim BoevenJon
Philip PavelPhilip PavelErik
Lily LaBeauLily LaBeauYoung Hot Girl
Thomas TrussellYoung Hot Guy
Alex AshbaughAlex AshbaughDavid
Chris SchellengerChris SchellengerJaden
Lauren SchacherLauren SchacherCaitlin
Diana GitelmanDiana GitelmanReceptionist
Andres De La FuentePhotographer
Lucy DonovanBackground Perfomer
Michelle LaRueBackground Perfomer

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