16 May 2000
After Diff'rent Strokes: When the Laughter Stopped
You've read the stories, you've seen the documentaries. Now see the movie that brings it all to life.
Trust Me
He'll make you a star if it kills him.
In an attempt to sign a Hollywood starlet, struggling talent agent and former child star Howard Holloway must contend with her volatile father, a scheming long-time rival, and a producer and casting director who despise him.
Top Billed Cast
Clark Gregg Howard
Amanda Peet Marcy
Saxon Sharbino Lydia
Felicity Huffman Agnes
Allison Janney Meg
William H. Macy Gary
Niecy Nash-Betts Angie
Sam Rockwell Aldo
Molly Shannon Janice
Paul Sparks Ray
Griffin Gluck Phillip
David Fernandez Jr. Jose
Gareth Williams Chet
Danielle Macdonald Delia
Virginia Montero Gloria
Brian Gattas Justin
Melissa Stetten Melissa
Randall Yarbrough Nigel
Sasha Jenson Pat
Ben Hernandez Bray Roland
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