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Man in the Chair
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Man in the Chair

2007-01-27 · 107 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Drama

The story of an aspiring young filmmaker's encounter with a grumpy fount of movie lore.

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Directors
Michael Schroeder
Production companies
Elbow Grease Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerFlash Madden
Michael AngaranoMichael AngaranoCameron Kincaid
M. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshMickey Hopkins
Robert WagnerRobert WagnerTaylor Moss
Mimi KennedyMimi KennedyJudy Kincaid
Mitch PileggiMitch PileggiFloyd
Adam ViscoBully
Joshua BoydMurphy White
Tracey WalterTracey WalterMr. Klein
Taber SchroederBrett Raven
Sarah Schroeder-MatzkinSarah Schroeder-MatzkinNurse
Jody AshworthOrson Welles
Ed MarquesMan in Theater
Carlene MooreWoman in Theater
Pete AnticoPete AnticoMurray
John RezigJohn RezigYoung Flash
Rob ReinisRob ReinisTeacher
Steven Christopher ParkerSteven Christopher ParkerProjectionist
Jesus MayorgaGardener
George MurdockGeorge MurdockRichard Butler

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