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Drop Dead, Gorgeous
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Drop Dead, Gorgeous

2017-02-14 · 22 min · Not rated

Crime · Drama · Mystery · Romance

Set in New Jersey in 1938, "Drop Dead, Gorgeous" follows the stories of high-society woman Irene Moretti and private investigator Miles Marshall. After Irene's husband, mob boss Luca Moretti, is murdered, Irene hires Marshall to help her flee the country. Meanwhile, her husband's mob connections double-hire Marshall to track down the killer, creating problems for themselves, Irene, and ultimately for Marshall himself. This twenty-minute short film takes inspiration from the classic noir tradition.

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Chinatown Studios, ME Studios
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United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 50

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Lincoln Alex MacVeaghMiles Marshall
Hallie ZensIrene Moretti
Ian Wayne MitchellArthur Kane
M. Allia ZensMaid
Hannah DavisSecretary
Nicolas BuonanduciNicolas BuonanduciMoretti Gangster #1
Eloise Silver Van MeterHall of Records Secretary
Marcelo BlakeLuca Moretti

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