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The Great Pretender

2018-04-21 · 71 min · ★ 5.0

Drama · Comedy · Romance

The lives of a French theater director, her ex-boyfriend, and the two actors playing them intersect dramatically.

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Directors
Nathan Silver
Production companies
BRIC TV, Factory 25
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Esther GarrelEsther GarrelTherese
Keith PoulsonKeith PoulsonChris
Maëlle Poesy-GuichardMaëlle Poesy-GuichardMona
Linas PhillipsLinas PhillipsNick
Craig muMs GrantCraig muMs GrantBarry
Julian GradyHenry
Danelle EliavHannah
C. Mason WellsC. Mason WellsDavid
Emilie McDonaldLoretta
Bruce SmolanoffBruce SmolanoffJerri
Peter VackPeter VackAdrian

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