Movie: Play Violet for Me

Top 5 Billed Cast

Najarra Townsend
Najarra Townsend

Violet / Lyla

Matt Mercer
Matt Mercer

Foley Merrick

John Paul Romeo
John Paul Romeo

Remy O'Hare

Doug Hart
Doug Hart

Barfly

Eric Roseman
Eric Roseman

Despondent Bears Fan

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    An obsessed loner gets embroiled in a murder scheme after finding the object of his affection dead on her kitchen floor.

  • Release Date

    2015-01-01

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    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    Who's Playing Who?

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    English
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