Finding Amanda (2008)
Overview
A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.938 |
Directed By
Peter Tolan
Crew
Peter Tolan
Peter Tolan
Christopher Tyng
Monika Mikkelsen
Tom Houghton
Leslie Tolan
Erich W. Schultz
Richard Heller
Wayne Allan Rice
Alexis Scott
Tracy Bennett
Eileen Horta
Mathew Waters
Joe Barnett
Harrison D. Marsh
Craig Kyllonen
Brett Voss
Scott Cannizzaro
Scott Schirle
TOP 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
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
Victoria De Mare
Hot Club Goer #1 (uncredited)
Sean T. James
Insulting John (uncredited)
Kate Micucci
Thin Girl (uncredited)
Vitta Quinn
Vegas Hooker (uncredited)
Michael Proctor
Hot Guy (uncredited)
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