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Careful What You Wish For
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Careful What You Wish For

2015-05-06 · 91 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Thriller

A guy gets more than he bargained for after entering into an affair with the wife of an investment banker. Soon, a suspicious death and substantial life insurance policy embroil him in a scandal.

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Directors
Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Production companies
Roberi Media, Troika Pictures, Merced Media Partners, Amasia Entertainment, Hyde Park Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 82,230

Top Cast

Nick JonasNick JonasDoug Martin
Isabel LucasIsabel LucasLena Harper
Dermot MulroneyDermot MulroneyEliott Harper
Kandyse McClureKandyse McClureAngie Alvarez
Graham RogersGraham RogersCarson
Marc MacaulayMarc MacaulayGordon
David SherrillDavid SherrillBrian Martin
Kevin J. O'ConnorKevin J. O'ConnorPier/Patron du bar
Paul SorvinoPaul SorvinoSheriff Big Jack
Alex ter AvestAlex ter AvestEmma Shalloway
John Driskell HopkinsJohn Driskell HopkinsGus
Ross GalloRoss GalloLena's Lawyer
Kiki HarrisKiki HarrisEmily/Doug's mother

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