American Desert (2021)
Overview
Recently returned combat veteran Matt Benning (Will Brandt) finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of drugs, violence, and toxic love that eventually has him running-and hiding-for his life.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $244,000.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.718 |
Directed By
Adrian Bartol
Crew
Adrian Bartol
Adrian Bartol
Will Brandt
Adrian Bartol
Hovak Alaverdyan
Arturo Atilano-Orozco
Craig Campobasso
TOP CAST
Will Brandt
Matt Benning
Ruby Modine
Brandi Wells
Michael Ironside
Uncle Bill
Amber Viera
Katya
Callum Blue
Ryan
Robert LaSardo
Mike
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