
Second Best
2004-01-01 · 86 min · ★ 5.8
Jealousy overwhelms a group of friends, particularly struggling writer Elliot, as they prepare for the homecoming of their old friend, a wildly successful L.A. producer.
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- Directors
- Eric Weber
- Production companies
- Tenafly Film Company, Keep Your Head Productions, Second Best Inc.
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Joe PantolianoElliot
Boyd GainesRichard
Peter GeretyMarshall
Bronson PinchotDoc Klingenstein
Matthew ArkinGerald
Jennifer TillyCarole
Stephen BogardusGeorge
Barbara BarrieDorothea
Polly DraperPaula
Damian YoungRobert Stern
Irma St. PauleBeth
Patricia HearstAlana
Marcella LoweryNurseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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