The Merry Gentleman

Apr 16, 2008

1h 50m

★ 6.3

A man with a secret. A woman with a past.

Overview

A woman who leaves an abusive relationship to begin a new life in a new city, where she forms an unlikely and ironic relationship with a suicidal hit man (unbeknownst to her). Enter a worn, alcoholic detective to form the third party in a very unusual triangle as this story begins to unfold.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

Jackson Income Fund

Merry Gentleman

South Water Pictures

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Cast

Frank Logan

Michael Keaton

Kate Frazier

Kelly Macdonald

Dave Murcheson

Tom Bastounes

Jerry

Mike Bradecich

Office Worker at Christmas Party

Debbi Burns

Restaurant Patron

Maritza Cabrera

Michael

Bobby Cannavale

Restaurant Patron

Esther Claire

Mr. Weiss

William Dick

Female Co-Worker

Lori Ann Gerdisch

Ted

Sean Fortunato

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