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The Motel Life

2013-11-08 · 95 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Mystery · Thriller

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 HirschEmile HirschFrank
Stephen DorffStephen DorffJerry Lee
Dakota FanningDakota FanningAnnie James
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonEarl Hurley
Joshua LeonardJoshua LeonardTommy
Noah HarpsterNoah HarpsterAl Casey
Garrett BackstromGarrett BackstromYoung Jerry Lee
Andrew LeeYoung Frank
Nancy YoungblutNancy YoungblutMom
Jenica BergereJenica BergerePolly Flynn
Oren SkoogOren SkoogBarry Hurley
Hayes MacArthurHayes MacArthurOfficer Cook
Scott MacArthurScott MacArthurOfficer Mori

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