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American Detective

1999-06-14 · 77 min · ★ 9.0

Comedy · Drama

An awkward loner becomes a mail-order private investigator, only to become somewhat of a bumbling stalker for the girl of his dreams.

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Directors
Dan Brown
Production companies
Royale Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jonny MarsJonny MarsOwen Mercer
Bill WiseBill WiseEd Hayes
Juliana SheffieldCatherine
Matt CarmodyCarl
Jana Lee BrockmanJulie
Mike MitchellMike MitchellUrban Guy #1
David BlackwellDavid BlackwellLarry Williams
Ricardo AzulayPolice Detective
Mike WoolfValet
Tim BauerUrban Guy #2
Mark MiksSpy Shop Salesman
Shannon SedwickOwen's Mom
Landon PetersonDoug

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