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The Merry Gentleman (2008)
A woman who leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold.
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A woman who leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold.
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Genre:Drama, Crime
Written By:Ron Lazzeretti
In Theaters:4/16/2008
Box Office:
Runtime:110 minutes
Studio:Jackson Income Fund, Merry Gentleman, South Water Pictures
Cast
Michael Keaton
Director
Michael Keaton
Frank Logan
Kelly Macdonald
Kate Frazier
Tom Bastounes
Dave Murcheson
Mike Bradecich
Jerry
Debbi Burns
Office Worker at Christmas Party
Maritza Cabrera
Restaurant Patron
Bobby Cannavale
Michael
Esther Claire
Restaurant Patron
William Dick
Mr. Weiss
Lori Ann Gerdisch
Female Co-Worker
Sean Fortunato
Ted
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