

Puccini for Beginners
2006-09-02 · 82 min · ★ 5.5
When her inability to commit leads to a breakup with her girlfriend, opera-loving writer Allegra winds up in the bed of amiable professor Philip. He is so smitten with Allegra that he dumps his lover, Grace, and convinces Allegra to continue their affair. When Allegra meets Grace, sparks fly, and she begins a parallel romance, unaware that her new lover is the woman Philip left to be with her.
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- Directors
- Maria Maggenti
- Production companies
- Independent Digital Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 89,417
Top Cast
Elizabeth ReaserAllegra
Gretchen MolGrace
Justin KirkPhilip
Julianne NicholsonSamantha
Jennifer DundasMolly
Tina BenkoNell
Brian LetscherJeff
Kate SimsesVivian
Nick SullivanGreg
Will BozarthJimmy
Ken BarnettCatering Boss
James RansoneLone Guy at BistroTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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