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Fear, Anxiety and Depression
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Fear, Anxiety and Depression

1989-12-08 · 85 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

An unsuccessful playwright faces trials and tribulations as he seeks to find himself in New York City.

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Directors
Todd Solondz
Production companies
Propaganda Films, MCEG/Sterling Entertainment, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, PolyGram Movies
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Max CantorMax CantorJack
Alexandra GerstenJanice
Jane HamperJunk
Todd SolondzTodd SolondzIra
Stanley TucciStanley TucciDonny
Jill WisoffSharon
J.J. BarrySam
Helen HanftHelen HanftRoz
Anne DeSalvoAnne DeSalvoSilvia
Bob MartanaIra's Boss
Yvonne Roome"Mother" (Play #1)
Eric Gutierrez"Son" (Play #1)

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