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The Merry Gentleman
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The Merry Gentleman

2008-04-16 · 110 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Crime

A woman who leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold.

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Directors
Michael Keaton
Production companies
Jackson Income Fund, Merry Gentleman, South Water Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael KeatonMichael KeatonFrank Logan
Kelly MacdonaldKelly MacdonaldKate Frazier
Tom BastounesDave Murcheson
Mike BradecichMike BradecichJerry
Debbi BurnsOffice Worker at Christmas Party
Maritza CabreraRestaurant Patron
Bobby CannavaleBobby CannavaleMichael
Esther ClaireRestaurant Patron
William DickMr. Weiss
Lori Ann GerdischLori Ann GerdischFemale Co-Worker
Sean FortunatoTed

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