
Best Actress
2000-03-18 · 120 min · ★ 2.6
A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.
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- Directors
- Harvey Frost
- Production companies
- Shavick Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America, Canada
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jaime PresslyKaren Kroll
Thomas CalabroTed Gavin
Rachel HunterFiona Covington
Anthony Stewart HeadColin Truemans
Jordan LaddAmber Lyons
Elisa DonovanLori Seefer
María Conchita AlonsoMaria Katarina Caldone
Loretta DevineConnie Travers
Frank C. TurnerRalph Spivak, P.I.
Jules AsnerJules Asner
Pam HyattShana
Ellen DubinFatima
Andrew AirlieEric Collins
Patti AllanMelissa Goldman
Guy FauchonPhillip
Fred HendersonDoctor Mayerwitz
Sheelah MegillIda GunkndifersonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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