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Loitering with Intent
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Loitering with Intent

2014-04-18 · 80 min · ★ 4.1

Comedy · Drama

Fledgling screenwriters retreat to a quiet country manor to work on their script, but a constellation of needy characters produces constant interruptions.

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Directors
Adam Rapp
Production companies
Mm...Buttered Panini Productions, Parts & Labor, New Artists Alliance
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ivan MartinIvan MartinRaphael
Michael GodereMichael GodereDominic
Marisa TomeiMarisa TomeiGigi
Sam RockwellSam RockwellWayne
Brian GeraghtyBrian GeraghtyDevon
Natasha LyonneNatasha LyonneKaplan
Isabelle McNallyIsabelle McNallyAva
Britne OldfordBritne OldfordIzzy
Patch DarraghPatch Darragh
Aya CashAya Cash
Adam TomeiAdam Tomei
Lily Balatincz
Mayank BhatterMayank Bhatter
Nicolette Dehi
Justin GraceJustin Grace
Manini GuptaManini Gupta
Brad HeberleeBrad Heberlee
Terry Knickerbocker
Emmanuelle Martin
Penny Rockwell

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