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Catch a Falling Star
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Catch a Falling Star

2000-03-05 · 85 min · ★ 5.9

Romance · Comedy · TV Movie

Stranded in a small town, true love prepares a spoiled movie star for the role of a lifetime... herself.

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Directors
Bob Clark
Production companies
Alliance Atlantis
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Sela WardSela WardSydney Clarke
Rebecca JenkinsRebecca JenkinsJoyce
Jane CurtinJane CurtinFran
John SlatteryJohn SlatteryBen
Vince CorazzaVince CorazzaPete
Andrew JacksonAndrew JacksonRyan Steele
Carlo RotaCarlo RotaHarry Goldberg
Nigel BennettNigel BennettCarter Hale
Rhonda McLeanCeeCee Cameron
Cliff SaundersCliff SaundersOtis
Kathryn MacLellanKathryn MacLellanBrenda
Karl PrunerKarl PrunerDick Baker
Dave NicholsDave NicholsRichard
Brock WardWalter
Leslie CarlsonLeslie CarlsonMan at Train Station
Susan QuinnMake-up Girl
Melanie Nicholls-KingMelanie Nicholls-KingGinger
Mark GrahamVictor
Patricia ZentilliPatricia ZentilliAllison Hampton
Leslie GrahamSydney's Stand-In

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