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$pent(1999)
Status: Released
Date: 1999-03-01
63%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
He's got a gambling problem... She's got a drinking problem... What the hell is your problem?
Overview:
This comic drama examines the relationships and addictions of a group of twenty-something friends with very dysfunctional, yet interesting lives.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Trademark Entertainment
Spent LLC
THF Pictures
Movie: $pent
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jason London
Max
Charlie Spradling
Brigette
Phill Lewis
Doug
James Parks
Grant
Richmond Arquette
Jay
Barbara Barrie
Mrs. Walsh
Rain Phoenix
Kimberly
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Overview
This comic drama examines the relationships and addictions of a group of twenty-something friends with very dysfunctional, yet interesting lives.
Release Date
1999-03-01
Average
6.333
Rating:
3.2 startsTagline
He's got a gambling problem... She's got a drinking problem... What the hell is your problem?
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