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The Reality of Love
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The Reality of Love

2004-01-18 · 90 min · ★ 5.5

Romance · Comedy · TV Movie

Ryan Banks's manager and old friend, Todd, comes up with the idea to have Ryan be the bachelor on a reality dating show in order to clean up his image. The only problem is, Todd falls in love with Charlie, the girl Ryan has chosen to propose to.

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Directors
Sheldon Larry
Production companies
Jaffe/Braunstein Films, WildRice Productions, Bauman Productions, Dogwood Pictures
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jason PriestleyJason PriestleyRyan Banks
Bradley CooperBradley CooperTodd Doherty
Emma Caulfield FordEmma Caulfield FordCharlie Norton
Mark L. WalbergMark L. WalbergStan
Paige JonesJessica
Nicole OliverNicole OliverTrish
Lauren Lee SmithLauren Lee SmithLauren
Leah CairnsLeah CairnsMindy
Allison WarnycaDana
David ParkerDavid ParkerPatrick
Jennifer KitchenJennifer KitchenLeslie Lyon
Erin KarplukErin KarplukNikki
Cameron BancroftCameron BancroftLarry
Garwin SanfordGarwin SanfordEd Miller
Melissa Barker SauerTristin
Diane BuermansFran
Brenda CrichlowBrenda CrichlowEllen Carter
Kelly-Ruth MercierKelly-Ruth MercierManager #1
Brian DrummondBrian DrummondManager #2
Moneca DelainMoneca DelainRonnie

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