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The Real Howard Spitz
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The Real Howard Spitz

1998-08-28 · 102 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy · Family

Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.

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Directors
Vadim Jean
Production companies
Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation, Metrodome Films, The Mob Film Company
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kelsey GrammerKelsey GrammerHoward Spitz
Amanda DonohoeAmanda DonohoeLaura Kershaw
Genevieve TessierSamantha Kershaw
Joseph RuttenLou
Kay TremblayTheodora Winkle
Patrick McKennaPatrick McKennaRoger
Lex GigeroffRonnie Relish
Gary LevertGary LevertRed Allen
Jeffrey HirschfieldJeffrey HirschfieldLawrence - Primrose Rep
Denny DohertyDenny DohertyBalthazar Mishkin
Joanne HagenWaitress
Edward GregsonAaron
Ciel CrosbyLibrarian
John LoverinBartender - Cop Bar
John FultonTed the Cop
Claude JeanWaiter - French Restaurant
David ChristoffelDavid ChristoffelBill Sellers
Jennifer OvertonMother of Aaron
Glenn WadmanSales Clerk - Book Store
Nancy MarshallCustomer - Pool Store

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