The Brass Teapot

Sep 8, 2012

1h 40m

★ 6.1

Everyone Has A Price. What's Yours?

Overview

When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.

Genres

Comedy

Fantasy

Thriller

Production Companies

Laundry Films

Northern Lights Films

The Brass Teapot Trailers

Cast

Alice

Juno Temple

John

Michael Angarano

Payton

Alexis Bledel

Arnie

Billy Magnussen

Louise

Alia Shawkat

Chuck

Bobby Moynihan

Dr. Ling

Steve Park

Ricky

Ben Rappaport

Mary

Lucy Walters

Joe

Jack McBrayer

Trudy

Debra Monk

Mr. Tutor

Michael Delaney

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