

Dead Solid Perfect
1988-12-18 · 93 min · ★ 6.0
A second-string pro golfer desperate for his shot at success tours the country.
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- Directors
- Bobby Roth
- Production companies
- HBO
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Randy QuaidKenny Lee
Kathryn HarroldBeverly T. Lee
Jack WardenHubert 'Bad Hair' Wimberly
Corinne BohrerJanie Rimmer
Brett CullenDonny Smithern
Larry RileySpec
Delane MatthewsKatie Beth Smithern
John M. JacksonGrover Scomer
Bibi BeschRita
John DurbinMan
Peter JacobsonSelf
Keith OlbermannGolf Commentator
Henry G. SandersTV Director
Linda Dona
Ron Hayes
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