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The Michelle Apartments

1996-01-12 · 91 min · ★ 9.0

Thriller · Comedy

Alex Hartwell is a government tax auditor sent to investigate Turnbull Chemical's books. Arriving on the heels of a rowdy convention, Alex is forced to take a room at the seedy Michelle Apartments. As Alex's audit uncovers financial improprieties by day, after hours he finds himself drawn into a vortex of libidinous intrigue involving the predatory, chain-smoking femme fatale, Madeleine, and her menacing, ex-convict husband Dean.

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Directors
John Pozer
Production companies
ARTO-pelli Motion Pictures, Alliance Films, Cineplex-Odeon Films, The Ontario Film Development Corporation, Téléfilm Canada
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000

Top Cast

Henry CzernyHenry CzernyAlex
David SparrowDavid SparrowLarge man
Richard McMillanRichard McMillanErnie
George BuzaGeorge BuzaBurt
Peter OuterbridgePeter OuterbridgeJules
Mary Beth RubensMary Beth RubensMadeleine
David CalderisiDavid CalderisiMr. Turnbull
Daniel KashDaniel KashDean

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