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Top Billed Cast
Ami Dolenz Joy
Keith Coogan Buck
Corey Haim Ramsy
Louis Mandylor Donnie
Michael Goodwin Detective
Christina Chambers Linda
Kyle Cody Lance
Traci Adell Sally / Miss July
Kelly Farnan Karen
Jennifer Haley Dee Dee, or is it Gee Gee
Veronica Bird Nice Waitress
Kara Lipski Vicki
Christine Moore Nurse
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