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Assisted Fishing
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Assisted Fishing

2012-01-19 · 101 min · Not rated

Comedy · Family

Dewey Winfield is a lovable loser who wants nothing more than to beat the guy who has bullied him his whole life in a big fishing tournament. In order to win, Dewey will need the help of some eccentric senior citizens who are about to be evicted from their assisted living home. When they all go fishing, comedy ensues - tragedy strikes - and Dewey discovers that his hopes and dreams of winning the fishing tournament may not be the most important thing in life after all.

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Directors
Joe Crouch
Production companies
StrataFilms
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000

Top Cast

Derek HaugenDerek HaugenDewey Winfield
Allyson SereboffAllyson SereboffMonica
Paul James SaundersBernie
Tim WhittetJimmy Valentine
Peter Vander MeulenBilly
Arlan GodthaabArlan GodthaabHenry
Gary Walter DionThe General
John SamahaJohn SamahaWillie / Mama Bear
Michael LondonMichael LondonEugene
Sandra WestonSandra WestonAgnes
Matt CohenMayor
Willow HaleWillow HaleLuann
Theresa Marie LynchSummer
Bill FoxBill FoxClay
Michael LangenbachDavid Monroe
Wil PhilipWil PhilipGame Warden
Lilit AlexandrianMarla
Derrick BarrettArchie the Iguana (voice)
Nick BellTransvestite
Ethan CrouchYoung Jimmy

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