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Gerry

Gerry

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Gerry

"The desert can be a silent world."

2002

1h 43m

6.1(367 votes)

Drama

Adventure

Mystery

Overview

Two friends named Gerry become lost in the desert after taking a wrong turn. Their attempts to find their way home only lead them into further trouble.

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Production Companies

Epsilon Motion Pictures

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Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Gerry

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Gerry

Creative team

Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Written by: Casey Affleck
Matt Damon
Produced by: Dany Wolf

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