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The Amazing Life of Molly Star

The Amazing Life of Molly Star

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The Amazing Life of Molly Star

"I AM GOD"

2024

0h 8m

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Comedy

Overview

A famed Hollywood actress from Lebanon walks viewers through the pivotal steps she took to achieve international success in her career, until she is forcefully disrupted by the unexpected.

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4 featured cast members

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Zoe Baroud

Molly Star

Marlene Apikian

Mother

Chris Nassif

Radi

Oscar Youssef

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Directed by: Christopher Apikian
Written by: Christopher Apikian
Produced by: Oscar Youssef

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