

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright
2005-06-06 · 107 min · ★ 4.5
After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for.
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- Directors
- David Beaird
- Production companies
- Sneak Preview Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Patrick WarburtonMax Bright
Marie MatikoMai Ling
Simon CallowMr. Wroth
Eric RobertsArlis
Austin PendletonJaurice
Jennifer TillyDr. O'Shannon
Kurt FullerBerdette
Keith DiamondJackson
John GloverOgden
Nora DunnMary Jane
Missi PyleCop
Carol KaneTemple
Leland CrookeBuddy DeHare
Cathryn de PrumeHelen
Nicole GianClaudine
Terence KnoxOfficer Riggs
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