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A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship where he hopes for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise ship comedy.
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Neely, an aspiring actress, gets a role on the popular soap opera "Heartbreak Hospital." Her neighbor, Lottie, a huge fan of the show, can't differentiate between fiction and reality, and her obsession and jealousy endanger Neely and the rest of the cast.
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Chelsea Altman Neely Kendall
Patricia Clarkson Lottie Ohrwasher
Diane Venora Sunday Tyler / Andrea Harmon
John Shea Milo Henderson / Dr. Jonathan
Demián Bichir Tonio
Robert LuPone Hal
Annie Meisels Susan
Samantha Buck Sandy
Lou Martini Jr. Restaurant Manager
Michael Hannon Theater Director
Gilberto González Street Vendor
Kate Blumberg Young Actress
Erik Jensen Producer
Kevin Draine Director
Jeff Ross Norman Radcliff
LaChanze Lisa
Jared Ryan Evan, the PA
Michael Watson Chris
Phyllis Meryl Female Soap Fan
Mario Bosco Little Boy Fan
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