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Rave Review

1995-09-13 · 92 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

A dark comedy set in the L.A. theatre scene, as director Steve Maletti accidentally causes the death of a legendarily harsh critic.

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Directors
Jeff Seymour
Production companies
Bergman Lustig Productions, Gnu Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeff SeymourJeff SeymourSteve Maletti
Carmen ArgenzianoCarmen ArgenzianoAbe Weinstein
Ed Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Bert
Robert CostanzoRobert CostanzoPeter Watki
James HandyJames HandyJames
Bruce KirbyBruce KirbyMilton Mandler
Leo RossiLeo RossiBrian
Joe SpanoJoe SpanoLou
Marcy LaffertyMarcy LaffertyMartha
Magda RiveraCarmen
Len LesserLen LesserAl
Ken LernerKen LernerSaul Slobin
Nicholas GuestNicholas GuestMatthew
Dana LustigDana LustigThe Last Monologist
Andy ComeauAndy ComeauScene Student

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