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Before the Lights Come Up

2013-10-03 · 90 min · Not rated

Drama · Music

A medical scare sends a forgotten musical icon back to Los Angeles blowing up the lives of his sister struggling to find her own spotlight, along with the one who got away. Now, facing what’s left unsaid is the only way to put the pieces back together.

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Directors
Marc Hampson
Production companies
Brotherhood Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500

Top Cast

Ryan SchwartzmanRyan SchwartzmanBen
Jennica SchwartzmanCasey
Vanessa Rose ParkerVanessa Rose ParkerSam
Noah GillettGreg
Susan BoorujyBabe
Marc HampsonMitch
Brad HillsPaul Stevens
Ian McDavidBilly
Charles Gregory SchwartzCharles Gregory SchwartzStephen
Vanessa ReynoldsSam Nelson
Mary BoghDr. Apollo
Joe CalarcoErnie
Derek HauptBender
Jennifer KilgerAvery
Paul PesnellRon
Joseph SchlesAlexander

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