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People I Know(2002)
Status: Released
Date: 2002-11-21
52%
182 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
Overview:
A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Germany,
United States of America
Budget: $20,000,000.00
Revenue: $5,484,302.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Galena
GreeneStreet Films
Chal Productions
In-Motion AG Movie & TV Productions
Movie: People I Know
Top 10 Billed Cast
Al Pacino
Eli Wurman
Kim Basinger
Victoria Gray
Ryan O'Neal
Cary Launer
Téa Leoni
Jilli Hopper
Richard Schiff
Elliot Sharansky
Bill Nunn
The Reverend Lyle Blunt
Robert Klein
Dr. Sandy Napier
Mark Webber
Ross
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Overview
A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.
Release Date
2002-11-21
Average
5.223
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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