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Confessions of an Action Star
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Confessions of an Action Star

2005-01-23 · 83 min · ★ 4.3

Action · Comedy

A 'mockumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Francis Allen Sledgewick, AKA Frank Sledge. When fame and fortune caused Frank to lose his sense of what's truly important, he realized he'd have to get in touch with his roots, if there's ever going to be a comeback.

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Directors
Brad Martin
Production companies
Smashcut Films, Double Edge Entertainment, Shoreline Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000

Top Cast

David LeitchDavid LeitchFrank Sledge
Holmes OsborneHolmes OsborneRichard Orchid
Ben StillerBen StillerCommander
Mitch GaylordMitch GaylordBrother
Angelina JolieAngelina JolieSelf
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-Anne MossSelf / Love Interest
Ernie HudsonErnie HudsonSelf / Commander
Sean YoungSean YoungSelf / Honey
Kelly HuKelly HuSelf / Undercover Cop
Michael T. WeissMichael T. WeissDrug Lord
Eric RobertsEric RobertsSelf / Police Chief
Hugo WeavingHugo WeavingSelf
Richard LewisRichard LewisSelf
Al LeongAl LeongEvil Doctor
Lin ShayeLin ShayeSamantha Jones
Kyle Reese CookYoung Frank #1
Sean Michael RabbitYoung Frank #2
Chris PalermoChris PalermoRussell Gold
Michał HołubJohn Hu
Josh NathanWill Stillwell

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