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$pent

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$pent

"He's got a gambling problem... She's got a drinking problem... What the hell is your problem?"

1999

1h 31m

6.3(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

This comic drama examines the relationships and addictions of a group of twenty-something friends with very dysfunctional, yet interesting lives.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Jason London

Jason London

Max

Charlie Spradling

Charlie Spradling

Brigette

Phill Lewis

Phill Lewis

Doug

Erin Beaux

Nathan

James Parks

James Parks

Grant

Richmond Arquette

Richmond Arquette

Jay

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Mrs. Walsh

Gilbert Cates

Mr. Walsh

Rain Phoenix

Rain Phoenix

Kimberly

Kaela Dobkin

Jessica

Creative team

Directed by: Gil Cates Jr.
Written by: Gil Cates Jr.
Produced by: Jordan Summers
Gil Cates Jr.

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