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The Amateurs

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The Amateurs

Apr 22, 2006

1h 36m

★ 5.6

Overview

Sex sells in America and these guys know it. The Amateurs follows a small town band of loveable losers who hit upon an idea that can make their dreams and fantasies come true. Thinking they've found the road to riches and fame they decide to make the world's most innocent adult film. Everyman's fantasy turns into a hilarious misadventure when they find they're in way over their heads.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Raygun Productions

First Look International

Qwerty Films

N1 European Film Produktions

The Amateurs Trailers

Cast

Jeff Bridges

Andy

Jeff Bridges

Lauren Graham

Peggy

Lauren Graham

Ted Danson

Moose

Ted Danson

Tim Blake Nelson

Barney

Tim Blake Nelson

Joe Pantoliano

Some Idiot

Joe Pantoliano

Patrick Fugit

Emmett

Patrick Fugit

William Fichtner

Otis

William Fichtner

John Hawkes

Moe

John Hawkes

Glenne Headly

Helen

Glenne Headly

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Thelma

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Steven Weber

Howard

Steven Weber

Judy Greer

Ellie

Judy Greer

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