

$pent
1999-03-01 · 91 min · ★ 6.3
This comic drama examines the relationships and addictions of a group of twenty-something friends with very dysfunctional, yet interesting lives.
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Production details
- Directors
- Gil Cates Jr.
- Production companies
- Trademark Entertainment, Spent LLC, THF Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jason LondonMax
Charlie SpradlingBrigette
Phill LewisDoug
James ParksGrant
Richmond ArquetteJay
Barbara BarrieMrs. Walsh
Gilbert CatesMr. Walsh
Rain PhoenixKimberly
Margaret ChoTravel Agent
Deborah LaceyFemale Cop
Greg MullaveyJewel Man
Gil Cates Jr.Evan
David GianopoulosMale Cop
Kim Winter MakoForum WaitressTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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