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Sympathy for Delicious
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Sympathy for Delicious

2010-04-09 · 96 min · ★ 5.7

Drama

A newly paralyzed DJ gets more than he bargained for when he seeks out the world of faith healing.

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Directors
Mark Ruffalo
Production companies
Corner Store Entertainment, Super Crispy Entertainment, Volume One Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 13,826

Top Cast

Christopher ThorntonChristopher Thornton'Delicious' Dean O'Dwyer
Mark RuffaloMark RuffaloFather Joe
Juliette LewisJuliette LewisAriel Lee
Orlando BloomOrlando BloomThe Stain
Laura LinneyLaura LinneyNina Hogue
Noah EmmerichNoah EmmerichRene Faubacher
James KarenJames KarenFather Rohn
John Carroll LynchJohn Carroll LynchEvangelist Carroll
Robert WisdomRobert WisdomPrendell
Dov TiefenbachDov TiefenbachOogie
Niko NicoteraNiko NicoteraRasha
Deantoni ParksChuck
Stephen MendilloStephen MendilloAngry Drunk Harv
Sandra SeacatSandra SeacatMrs. Matilda
Shaun DukeShaun DukeDr. Zaheedi
Allie SmithAllie SmithRene's Wife
Daniel EscobarDaniel EscobarHector
Jason HillerJason HillerChurch Organist
Tara StewartTara StewartLupus Woman
George W. ScottGeorge W. ScottJerry

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