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On Broadway
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On Broadway

2007-04-25 · 98 min · ★ 6.5

Drama

On Broadway tells the story of Jack O'Toole, a 30-something Boston everyman, who writes a play about his dead uncle as a way to reconnect with his hard-nosed dad. With no money and just his gut to guide him, Jack quits his job as a carpenter so that he can mount a production of his play on the only stage he can afford: in the back room of his neighborhood pub, on a little street called Broadway.

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Directors
Dave McLaughlin
Production companies
Picture Park
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joey McIntyreJoey McIntyreJack O'Toole
Eliza DushkuEliza DushkuLena Wilson
Mike O'MalleyMike O'MalleyFather Rolie O'Toole
Sean LawlorSean LawlorMartin O'Toole
Lance GreeneBilly O'Toole
Vincent DowlingAugie Burke
Lucas Caleb RooneyLucas Caleb RooneyNeil Quinn
Peter GilesPeter GilesBarry Cook
Kortney AdamsSarah
Will ArnettWill ArnettTom
Amy PoehlerAmy PoehlerFarrah
Andrew ConnollyAndrew ConnollyUncle Pete
Jill FlintJill FlintKate O'Toole
Jennifer BertolonGirl in Bar
Michael  BortoneMichael BortoneBar Patron
Robert FarrellyOld Guy
Will HarrisWill HarrisYoung Billy
Joel B. HaydenBar Patron
Brian HoranCab Driver
Georgia LymanGeorgia LymanNancy

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