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The Private Eye

2024-02-01 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 5.5

Mystery · Comedy · Romance

Private investigator Mort Madison's life begins spiraling downward when a beguiling, slightly familiar woman hires him for his most unusual case.

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Directors
Jack Cook
Production companies
Illusion Islands
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Matt RifeMatt RifeMort Madison
Clare GrantClare GrantMichelle
ElliotDavid
Denzel WhitakerDenzel WhitakerBradley
Eric RobertsEric RobertsEdmond
Lexy PanterraLexy PanterraSadie
Eugenia KuzminaEugenia KuzminaOlga
Tim DoughertyTim DoughertyJedediah
Jock McKissicJock McKissic
Petri Hawkins-ByrdPetri Hawkins-ByrdHenry
Erik GriffinErik GriffinCrazy Carl
Jay ReevesJay ReevesStone
Josiah-Jack KalianOz
Cory Kirk
JT Palmer
Elijah BootheElijah BootheDee
Jared BradyKaleb
Alex Kagianaris
King ChipClive Campbell
Mark W. BerryDr. Bob Lum

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