Raising Flagg

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Raising Flagg

2006

1h 43m

4.2(5 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

A comedy centered on a handyman (Arkin) and his lifelong competition with his neighbor (Pendleton.)

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24 members

Acting

Alan Arkin

Flagg Purdy

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Lauren Holly

Rachel Purdy

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Glenne Headly

Anne Marie Purdy

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Barbara Dana

Ada Purdy

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Austin Pendleton

Gus Falk

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Robert Blanche

Matt Durwood

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Betty Moyer

Glaring Woman

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Stephanie Lemelin

Jenny Purdy

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Daniel Quinn

Travis Purdy

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Matthew Arkin

Eldon Purdy

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Lyssa Browne

Tammy Purdy

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George Fosgate

Foster Cooper

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Jordan Fry

Porter Purdy

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Ernie Garrett

Neighbor

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Writing

Todd C. Guzze

Gardner #2

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Jan Hoag

Judge Walters

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Clifton James

Ed McIvor

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Richard Kind

Bill Reed

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Sherilyn Lawson

Radio Guest (voice)

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Dawn Maxey

Linette Purdy

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Rebecca Nachison

Melinda, Neighbor with Casserole

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Vana O'Brien

Aunt Edith

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Janet Penner

Jury Foreman

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Paul Rawson

Mannie

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