Club Land (TV 2001)Director:Saul RubinekWriter:Steven Weber |
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Club Land (TV 2001)Director:Saul RubinekWriter:Steven Weber |
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| Alan Alda | ... |
Willie Walters
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| Steven Weber | ... |
Stuey Walters
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| Brad Garrett | ... |
Lou Montana
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Jenna Byrne | ... |
Stella
(as Jenna Hoffman)
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David Deblinger | ... |
Freddy Barber
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| Jerry Grayson | ... |
Jules Bozell
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Robert Weil | ... |
The Czar
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| Peter Riegert | ... |
Rabbi
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| Louise Lasser | ... |
Frieda Barber
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Heath Lamberts | ... |
Jackie Penner
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George Santino | ... |
Pulley
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| Richard Howland | ... |
Gump
(as Nick Howland)
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| Dan Chameroy | ... |
Jummy Hunter
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| Bob Martin | ... |
Guy Valmont
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Katie Emme McIninch | ... |
Cigarette Girl
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This was written by Steven Weber of "Wings" fame, so I was a little worried at first, as it seems that the more actors move into writing and directing, the lousier films get, but this one surprised me. Well crafted, nicely written, it's really a father/son story, and Alan Alda all but steals the film. Weber is strong, and the score is lovely. The camera work is very fluid, but sometimes I felt as though it was showing off instead of helping the story. Supporting roles are all good, featuring lots of recognizable faces including Peter Reigert as a Rabbi. Worth a look.