
Unsavory Characters
2001-01-01 · 89 min · ★ 3.7
A writer gets involved with the wife of a nightclub owner. Crime drama by Richard W. Haines
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- Richard W. Haines
- Production companies
- Cine Ventures Ltd.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Stan CarpMadigan
Corey Allen KotlerBooneTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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