
Russian Doll(2001)
A new comedy about a mail order bride and a reluctant groom that truly pushes the envelope.
A private detective agrees to marry his best friend's mistress to keep her from being deported.

Movie: Russian Doll
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Max Davenport
Eve Davenport
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Russian Doll
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A private detective agrees to marry his best friend's mistress to keep her from being deported.
Release Date
2001-06-14
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7.5
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A new comedy about a mail order bride and a reluctant groom that truly pushes the envelope.
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