Gardener of Eden

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Gardener of Eden

2007

1h 28m

5.3(33 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

When a young deli-counter clerk and general slacker in New Jersey accidentally saves a young woman from a serial rapist, he becomes convinced that his new role in life is to become a vigilante.

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10 featured cast members

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Lukas Haas

Adam Harris

Erika Christensen

Mona Huxley

Giovanni Ribisi

Vic

Jim Parsons

Spim

Jon Abrahams

Don

Jerry Ferrara

George The Greek

Emily Wickersham

Kate

David Patrick Kelly

Pa Harris

Ann Dowd

Ma Harris

Anthony Fazio

High School Stoner

Creative team

Directed by: Kevin Connolly
Written by: Adam 'Tex' Davis
Produced by: Allen Bain
Leonardo DiCaprio

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