Dave vs Death

Dave vs Death

Dave vs Death

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Dave vs Death

"What Would You Sacrifice?"

2011

0h 12m

8.0(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

From his deathbed, David Kane challenges the Grim Reaper to a game of chess. If Dave wins, his life is spared. For every piece lost, someone he cares about will die.

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7 members

Acting

Julian Richings

Death

Julian Richings

Acting

Aaron Abrams

Dave Kane

Aaron Abrams

Acting

Melanie Scrofano

Sheila Kane

Melanie Scrofano

Acting

Ennis Esmer

Tim Matthews

Ennis Esmer

Acting

Kristin Booth

Mandy

Kristin Booth

Acting

Holly Dennison

Mom

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Stephen R. Hart

Grim Reaper

Stephen R. Hart

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