25 Nov 2005
Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont
All but abandoned by her family in a London retirement hotel, an elderly woman strikes up a curious friendship with a young writer.
Early Bird Special
Crime pays if you live long enough.
A black comedy that was produced but immediately went into arbitration and was seemingly not released.
2001
Top Billed Cast
Scott Aguilar Doctor
Amy Benedict Triage Nurse
Jeremiah Birkett Officer Lewis
David F. Frankel Doctor
Anita Gillette Betty
Jon Hamm Red Headed Cop
Robert Katims Mr. Carmichael
Scott Lincoln Frankie
Jack McGee Halloway
Michael Milhoan Rodney
Nick Offerman Laredo
Angela Paton Mrs. Carmichael
Max Perlich Lester
Ray Walston Pappy
Lisa Ann Walter Janet
William Windom Fred
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