

Finding Amanda
2008-06-27 · 96 min · ★ 4.9
A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.
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- Directors
- Peter Tolan
- Production companies
- Capacity Pictures, MJ Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Matthew BroderickTaylor Peters
Brittany SnowAmanda
Maura TierneyLorraine Mendon
Peter FacinelliGreg
Steve CooganMichael Henry
Ed Begley Jr.Self
Bill FagerbakkeLarry
Patrick FischlerKevin - TV Executive
Daniel RoebuckLink
Lester SpeightBV
J.P. ManouxTony Clark
Katy MixonGirl #1 with Greg
Peggy J. ScottSharon the Maid
Jennifer RauWhisper
Allan WassermanDr. Chase
Jenni BlongPaula
Allie McCullochEve
Anthony HolidayArco
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