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A Lesson in Cruelty
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A Lesson in Cruelty

2018-02-02 · 72 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

A power egomaniac is thrown a party, but the attendees have no intention of honoring the hated man, rather to teach him a cruel lesson.

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Directors
Alexander Salazar
Production companies
Ides of March Productions, Giant Meteor Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Justin LebrunJustin LebrunJulian
Martin CoppingMartin CoppingSid
Lorenzo AntonucciLorenzo AntonucciGladiator
Derek RussoDerek RussoJoseph
Tony DeMilTony DeMilMime
William E. HarrisJohn

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