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The Love Patient
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The Love Patient

2011-05-06 · 95 min · ★ 4.9

Drama · Comedy · Romance

A handsome and self-centered ad executive pretends he has life-threatening cancer to win back the love of his ex.

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Directors
Michael Simon
Production companies
TLA Releasing
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Benjamin LutzBenjamin LutzPaul
John WerskeyJohn WerskeyBrad
Jackson PalmerTed
Madison GrayStephanie
Mike PfaffMike PfaffDr. Burt Halper
Laura UlshEsther
John KilpatrickWalter
Andrew MillerAndrew MillerJack
Hunter G. WilliamsHunter G. WilliamsActor in Commercial
Annette RemterDebra
Anabelle D. MunroAnabelle D. MunroEarth
Marc RaymondMarc RaymondMr. Miller
Denis O'MahoneyDr. Halper Sr.

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