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The Clean and Narrow
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The Clean and Narrow

2000-01-21 · 79 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

An ex-convict tries to make an honest living and take care of his girlfriend and her mentally slow brother.

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Directors
William Katt
Production companies
Sneak Preview Entertainment, Del Mar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000

Top Cast

Jack NoseworthyJack NoseworthyBuddy
Laura LeightonLaura LeightonMarie
Wings HauserWings HauserSheriff Brand
Paul FrancisPaul FrancisWayne Small
William KattWilliam KattGeorge
Kevin RankinKevin RankinTommy lee
Sondra LockeSondra LockeBetsy Brand
Jackie BelvinGirlfriend
Wes CulwellFergouson
Del TenneyDel TenneyMayor Reynolds
Margot HartmanMargot HartmanMrs. Walker
Marietta MarichMarietta MarichArlene Riley

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