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A Glaring Emission
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A Glaring Emission

2010-04-29 · 88 min · ★ 5.0

Crime · Comedy

Brian Torro (Sean Dennison) has built his career -- and his sizable fortune -- on his ability to make people believe anything. When a client (Joe Reed) uncovers his ruse by chance and tries to blackmail him for 50 million euros, Torro's only got a week to turn the tables. Director Aaron Moorhead also co-wrote the screenplay for this independent drama about the fine art of B.S. -- and the business of carbon emissions.

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Directors
Aaron Moorhead
Production companies
Babalu Productions, AM Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 24,000

Top Cast

Sean DennisonBrian Torro
Caitlyn MusgroveCally
Joe ReedOswald Plimpton
Heath LanzillottiDuvall
Shane BradyShane BradyTom
Chris BrooksArresting officer
Kevin BrooksKevin BrooksAveradyne Agent / ECCP Agent
Benjamin DanieleDan Beniele
Pam MahleAlexis
Simon NeedhamDemetreous Flagg
William SparksFactory Guard
Mo YoungMrs. Dillipeck
Mark PetersenEugene Dillipeck

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