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The Masters of Suspense
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The Masters of Suspense

2014-12-19 · 101 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy

Hubert Wolfe, bestselling author, suffers from the writer's block for a long time. Thus, he often used a ghost writer, the talented but taciturn Dany. While the deadline for his next novel approaches, Wolfe still requires the help of his secret accomplice. But Dany is going through difficult times and finds himself before a blank page. So he hires a second ghost writer, Quentin, child care educator who lives under the yoke of his mother.

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Directors
Stéphane Lapointe
Production companies
Item 7
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michel CôtéMichel CôtéHubert Wolfe
Robin AubertRobin AubertDany Cabana
Antoine BertrandAntoine BertrandQuentin Wilson
Maria de MedeirosMaria de MedeirosMaria / Scarlet
Anne CasabonneAnne CasabonneBéatrice Cabana
Anna HopkinsAnna HopkinsAlyssa
Denise GagnonLa mère Wilson
Paul SavoiePaul SavoieCharles (éditeur)
Guy SprungGuy SprungLeslie
Abdul AyoolaAbdul AyoolaAsst photographe
Steve BarryCaméraman cinéma
Marie BernierMarie BernierJournaliste reportage
Simon BoulericeSimon BoulericeCinéma - Coiffeur
Kenneth Kynt BryanKenneth Kynt BryanVoodoo Dancer
Ras KentVoodoo Drummer
Angelo CadetAngelo CadetReporter télé

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