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Phony

2022-01-20 · 92 min · ★ 2.7

Drama

A struggling filmmaker, unlucky in love, enlists the aid of a womanizing friend to create an exploitative documentary about online dating.

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Directors
David Bush
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United States of America
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Holly BonneyHolly Bonney
David Bush
Shiree Adkins
Sophia Dietzel
Lorna Street DopsonLorna Street Dopson
Jamie Freeman
Angel GiuffriaAngel Giuffria
Aline StokesAline Stokes
Manon PagesManon Pages

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