The Myth of Fingerprints

The Myth of Fingerprints

The Myth of Fingerprints

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The Myth of Fingerprints

1997

1h 33m

5.1(37 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Romance

Overview

When a New England dysfunctional family gathers for Thanksgiving, past demons reveal themselves as one son returns for the first time in three years.

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Good Machine

Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Randee Allen

Waitress

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Arija Bareikis

Daphne

Arija Bareikis

Acting

Justin Barreto

Young Jake

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Chris Bauer

Jerry

Chris Bauer

Acting

Nicholas Bourgeois

Young Warren

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Tom Cumler

Man at Train Station

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Blythe Danner

Lena

Blythe Danner

Acting

Hope Davis

Margaret

Hope Davis

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Christopher Duva

Tom

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Kelsey Gunn

Young Leigh

Kelsey Gunn

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Laurel Holloman

Leigh

Laurel Holloman

Acting

Brian Kerwin

Elliot

Brian Kerwin

Acting

James Le Gros

Cezanne

James Le Gros

Acting

Julianne Moore

Mia

Julianne Moore

Acting

Polly Pelletier

Young Mia

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Pamela Polhemus

Bookstore Woman

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Michael Rupert

Warren's Psychiatrist

Michael Rupert

Acting

Roy Scheider

Hal

Roy Scheider

Acting

Michael Vartan

Jake

Michael Vartan

Acting

Noah Wyle

Warren

Noah Wyle

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