
Verisimilitude
2020-09-10 · 14 min · ★ 8.0
A struggling disabled actress gets a job advising a film star how to be disabled for his latest role.
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- Directors
- David Proud
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- United Kingdom
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- Released
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Ruth MadeleyBella
Laurie DavidsonJosh
Alice LoweCasting Director
Esther SmithJaney
Simon LoweMatt
Stephen BoxerDr. D'ArbyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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