American Son

American Son

American Son

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American Son

2008

1h 30m

4.1(20 votes)

Drama

Overview

The story of a young Marine, fresh from Camp Pendleton, who is forced to confront the complexities of adulthood and a volatile home life during a four-day Thanksgiving leave.

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12 members

Acting

Nick Cannon

Mike

Nick Cannon

Acting

Melonie Díaz

Cristina

Melonie Díaz

Acting

Matt O'Leary

Jake

Matt O'Leary

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Tom Sizemore

Dale

Tom Sizemore

Acting

Percy Daggs III

Shawn

Percy Daggs III

Acting

Chi McBride

Eddie

Chi McBride

Acting

Arika Gluck

Tricia

Arika Gluck

Acting

April Grace

Donna

April Grace

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Herman Wilkins

Aaron

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Diana Terranova

Tammy

Diana Terranova

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Eurydice Davis

Amber

Eurydice Davis

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Toni Quintero

Maria

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