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The Last Word
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The Last Word

2008-04-20 · 90 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Romance

When an eccentric poet who makes a living ghostwriting suicide notes falls for the free-spirited sister of his latest client, he must desperately maintain a web of lies to conceal how he knew her deceased brother.

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Directors
Geoffrey Haley
Production companies
Dreamz, Deviant Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 8,298

Top Cast

Winona RyderWinona RyderCharlotte Morris
Wes BentleyWes BentleyEvan
Ray RomanoRay RomanoAbel
Gina HechtGina HechtHilde
A.J. TrauthA.J. TrauthGreg
Katherine BoecherKatherine BoecherClara
John BillingsleyJohn BillingsleyBrady
Alison MoirAlison MoirSusan
Mickey MickeyRobin
Kurt CaceresSammy
Allan RichAllan RichFrancis
Richard RiehleRichard RiehleMan at Gorge
Michael CornacchiaMichael CornacchiaClient
Ivar BroggerIvar BroggerPriest
Rachel GrantRachel GrantPeppercorn Waitress
Mario Aguilar Jr.Delivery Man
Kathrin MiddletonKathrin MiddletonMom
Brendan MillerBrendan MillerBrent (uncredited)
Paul HaaschMatty (uncredited)

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