The Happiness of Larry

The Happiness of Larry

The Happiness of Larry

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The Happiness of Larry

"Don't judge a book by it's cover...?"

2016

0h 20m

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Overview

When another child goes missing in the Harrogate area, suspicion from the locals falls on a some what different man called 'Larry' but can you always judge a book by its cover.

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6 featured cast members

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Velton Lishke

Larry

Dominic Burn

Jimmy

Jason Bytheway

Sargent

Rebecca Lindley

Sarah

Jack Kenna

Danny

Patrick J Maxwell

Ryan

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Directed by: Velton Lishke
Written by: John J McGimpsey
Velton Lishke
Produced by: Velton Lishke

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