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Naked Ambition
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Naked Ambition

2005-04-22 · 91 min · ★ 3.0

Thriller · Mystery · Crime

Hollywood hopeful Kim Taylor is found dead after a wild night with Tinseltown's elite. Her forensic pathologist sister, Alex, joins homicide detective Dane Braxton in an attempt to piece together Kim's final hours before the killer can strike again.

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Directors
Jack Carlin
Production companies
MRG Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jessica DrakeJessica DrakeKim Taylor
Jacklyn LickJacklyn LickAlex Taylor
Ava VincentAva VincentIvy Craig
Barrett BladeBarrett BladeHunter Jessup
Frank MercuriDane Braxton
John CrownJohn CrownSheldon Crane
Allura EdenAllura EdenMelissa
Mason RiversMason RiversActor
P. David MillerP. David MillerDave the Doorman

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