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The Muse
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The Muse

1999-08-27 · 97 min · ★ 5.2

Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

With his career on the skids, a Hollywood screenwriter enlists the aid of a modern-day muse, who proves to test his patience.

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Directors
Albert Brooks
Production companies
October Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Albert BrooksAlbert BrooksSteven Phillips
Sharon StoneSharon StoneSarah Little
Andie MacDowellAndie MacDowellLaura Phillips
Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesJack Warrick
Cybill ShepherdCybill ShepherdSelf
Monica MikalaJulie Phillips
Jamie AlexisMary Phillips
Marnie SheltonJennifer
Catherine MacNealCatherine MacNealAnne
Mark FeuersteinMark FeuersteinJosh Martin
Lorenzo LamasLorenzo LamasLorenzo Lamas
Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyJennifer Tilly
Bradley WhitfordBradley WhitfordHal
Skip O'BrienUniversal Studio Guard
Aude CharlesSpielberg Secretary #1
Ange BillmanAnge BillmanSpielberg Secretary #2
Gannon DanielsSpielberg Secretary #3
Jennie VentrissOlder Secretary
Steven WrightSteven WrightStan Spielberg
Bobby EdnerBobby EdnerBoy at Sarah's House

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