30 Jun 2002
Poolhall Junkies
A retired pool hustler is forced to pick up the stick again when his brother starts a game he can't finish.
Finding Amanda
When it comes to screwing up their lives, some people don't know when to cry uncle.
A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.
Top Billed Cast
Matthew Broderick Taylor Peters
Brittany Snow Amanda
Maura Tierney Lorraine Mendon
Peter Facinelli Greg
Steve Coogan Michael Henry
Ed Begley Jr. Self
Bill Fagerbakke Larry
Patrick Fischler Kevin - TV Executive
Daniel Roebuck Link
Lester Speight BV
J.P. Manoux Tony Clark
Katy Mixon Girl #1 with Greg
Peggy J. Scott Sharon the Maid
Jennifer Rau Whisper
Allan Wasserman Dr. Chase
Jenni Blong Paula
Signe Kiesel Dealer at Casino
Allie McCulloch Eve
Anthony Holiday Arco
Atticus Todd Gene
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