Double Duty

Dec 8, 2009

1h 30m

★ 7.0

Overview

Funny, action-packed coming of age story portrays *Lesseos *as an ex-marine trying to adjust to civilian life and discover her feminine side, with help from best friend Sophia. Many obstacles are thrown in her path, resulting in edge-of-your-seat action scenes. Her love interest, Craig is sweet and soft-spoken but is intrigued with M.J.'s tough side, creating a hilarious dynamic duo that keeps us laughing as well as touches our hearts.

Genres

Action

Comedy

Romance

Double Duty Trailers

Cast

MJ/Mimi

Mimi Lesseos

Craig

Tom Sizemore

Sophia

Susan Duerden

Carl

Alfonso Freeman

Annabelle

Karen Black

Irma

Connie Stevens

General Sloan

Ismael 'East' Carlo

Dirk

Anthony De Longis

Faison

Andrew Ableson

Mr. Appleby

Gary Ballard

Waitress

Lisa Lord

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