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Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog
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Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog

1989-12-29 · 94 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy

A socially isolated and extremely shy Los Angeles painter finds his dream girl in the form of a struggling actress and finds himself at last finding the confidence to exhibit his work in this off-beat romantic comedy.

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Directors
Paul S. Parco
Production companies
Blue Rider Pictures
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jon GriesJon GriesMax (as Jonathan Gries)
Lisa ZaneLisa ZaneTaylor
Christopher MaherChristopher MaherEmile
Sal LopezSal LopezCarlos
Bradford BancroftThe Art Star
Phyllis DillerPhyllis DillerMrs. Frasco
Isabel SanfordIsabel SanfordJoanna
Paul BartelPaul BartelThe Director
Wendy O. WilliamsWendy O. WilliamsButch
Robert CulpRobert CulpGregor
Barney MartinBarney MartinRudy Phillips
Nicholas WorthNicholas WorthThe Head Chef
Clark JarrettDarryl Curtsy
Tedra GabrielReceptionist
Mel GreenFahz
Vivian SchillingSupermodel Mistress
Iris CondonStretch Woman
Larry JenkinsLarry JenkinsThe Head Waiter
Alexander FolkAlexander FolkCabbie
Patricia Bando JostenBilly

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