

Just Write
1997-03-01 · 102 min · ★ 5.6
A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.
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- Directors
- Andrew Gallerani
- Production companies
- Wind Chill Productions, BMG Independents
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jeremy PivenHarold McMurphy
Sherilyn FennAmanda Clark
JoBeth WilliamsSidney Stone
Wallace ShawnArthur Blake
Alex RoccoHarold's Father
Jeffrey D. SamsSammy
Costas MandylorRich Adams
Yeardley SmithLulu
Holland TaylorEmma Jeffreys
Anita BaroneCarrie
Bellina LoganTory
Stephanie MillerMr. Blake's Assistant
Nancy McKeonBride
Ed McMahonLuncheon Chairman
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