Unsavory Characters

Unsavory Characters

Unsavory Characters

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Unsavory Characters

"When it comes to love and money, trust no one."

2001

1h 29m

3.7(3 votes)

Thriller

Crime

Overview

A writer gets involved with the wife of a nightclub owner. Crime drama by Richard W. Haines

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6 members

Production

Jacqueline Bowman

Kristen Bennett / Madeline

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Acting

Eric Leffler

Archer Royce / Nick Slade

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Writing

Anthony Peraticos

Kyle Bennett / Leer

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Directing

Michael Masucci

Slim

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Acting

Stan Carp

Madigan

Stan Carp

Acting

Corey Allen Kotler

Boone

Corey Allen Kotler

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