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When Jeff Tried to Save the World
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When Jeff Tried to Save the World

2018-04-16 · 93 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Drama

When Jeff discovers that the bowling alley he manages is being sold, he must do everything he can to save the place he's come to call home.

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Directors
Kendall Goldberg
Production companies
71 Degrees North, Bad Rack Entertainment, Burn Later Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jon HederJon HederJeff
Jim O'HeirJim O'HeirCarl
Brendan MeyerBrendan MeyerStanford
Anna KonkleAnna KonkleLindy
Maya ErskineMaya ErskineSam
Candi MiloCandi MiloSheila
Robert BreulerRobert BreulerEl Diablo
Steve BergSteve BergFrank
Richard EsterasRichard EsterasRaul
Keith KupfererKeith KupfererAaron
J.C. BrooksSelf
Nicky ExcitementBand Manager
Owen LangloisYoung Boy
Scott CarmelDad
Rogue TholenDaughter
Elizabeth LaidlawElizabeth LaidlawJeff's Mom (voice)
Roger WelpRoger WelpMike

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