

The Motel Life
2013-11-08 · 95 min · ★ 5.6
A pair of working-class brothers flee their Reno Motel after getting involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident.
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- Directors
- Alan Polsky, Gabe Polsky
- Production companies
- Polsky Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Emile HirschFrank
Stephen DorffJerry Lee
Dakota FanningAnnie James
Kris KristoffersonEarl Hurley
Joshua LeonardTommy
Noah HarpsterAl Casey
Garrett BackstromYoung Jerry Lee
Nancy YoungblutMom
Jenica BergerePolly Flynn
Oren SkoogBarry Hurley
Hayes MacArthurOfficer Cook
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