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Raising Flagg
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Raising Flagg

2006-11-10 · 103 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Drama

A comedy centered on a handyman (Arkin) and his lifelong competition with his neighbor (Pendleton.)

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Directors
Neal Miller
Production companies
Rubicon Film Productions Ltd., Oregon Creative LLC
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan ArkinAlan ArkinFlagg Purdy
Lauren HollyLauren HollyRachel Purdy
Glenne HeadlyGlenne HeadlyAnne Marie Purdy
Barbara DanaAda Purdy
Austin PendletonAustin PendletonGus Falk
Robert BlancheRobert BlancheMatt Durwood
Betty MoyerGlaring Woman
Stephanie LemelinStephanie LemelinJenny Purdy
Daniel QuinnDaniel QuinnTravis Purdy
Matthew ArkinMatthew ArkinEldon Purdy
Lyssa BrowneLyssa BrowneTammy Purdy
George FosgateFoster Cooper
Jordan FryJordan FryPorter Purdy
Ernie GarrettNeighbor
Todd C. GuzzeGardner #2
Jan HoagJan HoagJudge Walters
Clifton JamesClifton JamesEd McIvor
Richard KindRichard KindBill Reed
Sherilyn LawsonSherilyn LawsonRadio Guest (voice)
Dawn MaxeyDawn MaxeyLinette Purdy

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