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The Civilization of Maxwell Bright
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The Civilization of Maxwell Bright

2005-06-06 · 107 min · ★ 4.5

Drama

After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for.

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Directors
David Beaird
Production companies
Sneak Preview Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Patrick WarburtonPatrick WarburtonMax Bright
Marie MatikoMarie MatikoMai Ling
Simon CallowSimon CallowMr. Wroth
Eric RobertsEric RobertsArlis
Austin PendletonAustin PendletonJaurice
Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyDr. O'Shannon
Kurt FullerKurt FullerBerdette
Keith DiamondKeith DiamondJackson
John GloverJohn GloverOgden
Nora DunnNora DunnMary Jane
Missi PyleMissi PyleCop
Carol KaneCarol KaneTemple
Leland CrookeLeland CrookeBuddy DeHare
Cathryn de PrumeCathryn de PrumeHelen
Nicole GianNicole GianClaudine
Terence KnoxTerence KnoxOfficer Riggs
Rick MaliTimo
Constance HsuMrs. Wroth
Bryan ClarkBryan ClarkJustice of the Peace
Erryn CleaverErin the Makeup Artist

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