Crazy Famous

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Crazy Famous

"How far would you go for fame?"

2017

1h 18m

5.2(16 votes)

Action

Comedy

TV Movie

Overview

A fame obsessed average Joe escapes a mental institution with a band of misfits for one last desperate attempt to be famous.

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Richard Short

Smith

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Victor Cruz

Larry

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Bob Jaffe

Agent Mustang

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Alexander Cendese

Agent Bilch

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Tom Kemp

Mr. Marcus

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Catherine Curtin

Mrs. Marcus

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Gregory Lay

Bob Marcus

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David Neal Levin

Dr. Phil

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Oberon K.A. Adjepong

Attendant Jones

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Angelo Anthony Pizza

Bicycle Rider

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