02 Dec 1931
Emil and the Detectives
When a suspicious man bribes Emil with chocolate in return for a bundle of cash, the young lad thinks of a plan to catch him.
Wonder Boys
Undependable. Unpredictable. Unforgettable.
Grady is a 50-ish English professor who hasn't had a thing published in years—not since he wrote his award winning 'Great American Novel' 7 years ago. This weekend proves even worse than he could imagine as he finds himself reeling from one misadventure to another in the company of a new wonder boy author.
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Michael Douglas Grady Tripp
Tobey Maguire James Leer
Frances McDormand Sara Gaskell
Robert Downey Jr. Terry Crabtree
Katie Holmes Hannah Green
Rip Torn Q
Richard Knox Vernon Hardapple
Jane Adams Oola
Michael Cavadias Miss Sloviak
Richard Thomas Walter Gaskell
Alan Tudyk Sam Traxler
Philip Bosco Emily's Father
George Grizzard Fred Leer
Kelly Bishop Amanda Leer
Bill Velin Officer Pupcik
Charis Michelsen Carrie
Yusuf Gatewood Howard
June Hildreth Emily's Mother
Elisabeth Granli Emily (photo)
Richard Hidlebird Hi-Hat Bouncer
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