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Jackson (2008) -- Two homeless men have a quixotic day of comedy, adventure, and romance and upon the streets of Los Angeles thanks to a “Jackson,” a twenty dollar bill, and the beautiful musical backdrop of opera’s greatest arias.

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Barry Primus ... Donald
Charles Robinson ... Sam

Steve Guttenberg ... Businessman

Debra Jo Rupp ... Nice Lady

Neal Matarazzo ... Stockbroker
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Gene Arkle ... Plantation Owner
Tara Bellando ... Southern Belle
Juliette Blasor ... Restaurant Hostess

Michael Gabriel Goodfriend ... Jim

Steve Heinze ... Cop 'Mutt'
Sophie Kremp ... Stray
Aysia Lee ... Soap Opera Actress

Tahlia McCollum ... Opera Singer
Moe Michaels ... Cashier (as Mohamed T. El Emam)
David Roberson ... Guard
Jenny Robertson ... Dawn

Sophia Santi ... Maintenance Woman
Sidney Shaw ... Butler
Matthew Stone ... Roommate

Terrell Tilford ... Jeff
Wang Keun Yen ... Store Owner
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Just Screened It For Possible Phoenix Film Festival Submission, 7 January 2009
Author: Robert Sprenger (MarkRenton) from South Of Hell (Phoenix)

A truly original premise whereupon a centralized storyline of two homeless gentlemen, led by wonderfully acted Barry Primus (Righteous Kill, 15 Minutes) and Charles Robinson (NBC's Night Court, Set It Off) during a 24 hour period in Hollywood and their struggles for cafeteria-style food, clean laundry and discrimination after being given a $20 bill by a businessman. The story is interlaced with operatic performances of the cast and background characters giving the film a very surreal quality not found too much in recent memory. Debra Jo Rupp (That 70s Show) and Steve Guttenberg (Cocoon, Police Academy series) are just among the few in this wonderfully casted ensemble. The score magnificent and if it weren't for the Duran Duran-type 80s music video effects that detract from the viewing experience, this film would be a perfect gem. Otherwise, a can't miss, a true original

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