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Fast Food Nation

2006-11-17 · 116 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Comedy

A dramatised examination of the health issues and social consequences of America's love affair with fast food.

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Directors
Richard Linklater
Production companies
BBC Film, HanWay Films, Participant, Recorded Picture Company, Jeremy Thomas Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,209,322

Top Cast

Greg KinnearGreg KinnearDon Anderson
Bobby CannavaleBobby CannavaleMike
Paul DanoPaul DanoBrian
Luis GuzmánLuis GuzmánBenny
Ashley JohnsonAshley JohnsonAmber
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonRudy Martin
Patricia ArquettePatricia ArquetteCindy
Ethan HawkeEthan HawkePete
Avril LavigneAvril LavigneAlice
Esai MoralesEsai MoralesTony
Catalina Sandino MorenoCatalina Sandino MorenoSylvia
Lou Taylor PucciLou Taylor PucciGerald 'Paco'
Ana Claudia TalancónAna Claudia TalancónCoco
Wilmer ValderramaWilmer ValderramaRaul
Bruce WillisBruce WillisHarry Rydell
Juan Carlos SerránJuan Carlos SerránEsteban
Armando HernándezArmando HernándezRoberto
Frank ErtlJack
Michael D. ConwayPhil
Mitch BakerMitch BakerDave

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