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The Unbelievable Truth

The Unbelievable Truth

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The Unbelievable Truth

"Can a nice girl from Long Island find happiness with a mass murderer?"

1990

1h 30m

6.8(132 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where he meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did...

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10 featured cast members

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Adrienne Shelly

Adrienne Shelly

Audry

Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

Josh

Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke

Vic Hugo

Julia McNeal

Julia McNeal

Pearl

Katherine Mayfield

Liz Hugo

Gary Sauer

Emmet

Mark Chandler Bailey

Mark Chandler Bailey

Mike

David Healy

David Healy

Todd Whitbread

Matt Malloy

Matt Malloy

Otis

Edie Falco

Edie Falco

Jane

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Directed by: Hal Hartley
Written by: Hal Hartley

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