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Sink Or Swim
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Sink Or Swim

1997-09-19 · 93 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy

Brian is a television writer-producer who has to script a 22-episode anthology, but lacks inspiration. He witnesses a strange romantic encounter between two figures on the balcony of hotel near his flat and decides to write scripts with his writer friends based on what he saw.

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Directors
Gary Rosen
Production companies
Rigorous Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen ReaStephen ReaBrian
Illeana DouglasIlleana DouglasGeorgia
John RitterJohn RitterHank
Dave FoleyDave FoleyNeal
Richard KindRichard KindBenny
Dusty KayIra Gold
Robert PatrickRobert PatrickGoatee
Tom ArnoldTom ArnoldDanny
Jason PriestleyJason PriestleyThe Dude
Ricky JayRicky JayThe Hat
Kirk BailyKirk BailyWaiter
Olivia D'AboOlivia D'AboWaitress
Bob OdenkirkBob OdenkirkCellmate
Gordon MichaelsGordon MichaelsBartender
Lisa KudrowLisa KudrowReading Woman
Matt ClarkMatt ClarkBus Driver
Ryan O'NealRyan O'NealDr. Applefield
Kimberly BeckKimberly BeckCourtney
Denise MillerDenise MillerSue
Don StroudDon StroudDelivery Boy

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