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Second Best

2004-01-01 · 86 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

Jealousy overwhelms a group of friends, particularly struggling writer Elliot, as they prepare for the homecoming of their old friend, a wildly successful L.A. producer.

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Directors
Eric Weber
Production companies
Tenafly Film Company, Keep Your Head Productions, Second Best Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe PantolianoJoe PantolianoElliot
Boyd GainesBoyd GainesRichard
Peter GeretyPeter GeretyMarshall
Bronson PinchotBronson PinchotDoc Klingenstein
Matthew ArkinMatthew ArkinGerald
Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyCarole
Stephen BogardusStephen BogardusGeorge
Barbara BarrieBarbara BarrieDorothea
Polly DraperPolly DraperPaula
James RyanDanny
Stephen SableLum Chin
Damian YoungDamian YoungRobert Stern
Melody PantolianoWaitress
Irma St. PauleIrma St. PauleBeth
Frank McCombsFrank
Jacob WeberCheckout Person
Patricia HearstPatricia HearstAlana
Fiona GallagherTiffany
Marcella LoweryMarcella LoweryNurse
Milton JamesPakistani Man

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