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Finding Amanda
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Finding Amanda

2008-06-27 · 96 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Drama

A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.

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Directors
Peter Tolan
Production companies
Capacity Pictures, MJ Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickTaylor Peters
Brittany SnowBrittany SnowAmanda
Maura TierneyMaura TierneyLorraine Mendon
Peter FacinelliPeter FacinelliGreg
Steve CooganSteve CooganMichael Henry
Ed Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Self
Bill FagerbakkeBill FagerbakkeLarry
Patrick FischlerPatrick FischlerKevin - TV Executive
Daniel RoebuckDaniel RoebuckLink
Lester SpeightLester SpeightBV
J.P. ManouxJ.P. ManouxTony Clark
Katy MixonKaty MixonGirl #1 with Greg
Peggy J. ScottPeggy J. ScottSharon the Maid
Jennifer RauJennifer RauWhisper
Allan WassermanAllan WassermanDr. Chase
Jenni BlongJenni BlongPaula
Signe KieselDealer at Casino
Allie McCullochAllie McCullochEve
Anthony HolidayAnthony HolidayArco
Atticus ToddAtticus ToddGene

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