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The Guitar (2008)

Genre : Romance, Drama, Music

Runtime : 1H 35M

Director : Amy Redford
Writer : Amos Poe

Synopsis

The life of a woman is transformed after she is diagnosed with a terminal disease, fired from her job and abandoned by her boyfriend. Given two months to live, she throws caution to the wind to pursue her dreams.

Actors

Saffron Burrows
Saffron Burrows
Melody
Isaach De Bankolé
Isaach De Bankolé
Roscoe Wasz
Paz de la Huerta
Paz de la Huerta
Cookie
Adam Trese
Adam Trese
Mr. Laffs
Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
Dr. Murray
Reg Rogers
Reg Rogers
Brett
Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel
Ma Wilder
David Wain
David Wain
Phone Man
Bill Camp
Bill Camp
Pa Wilder
Richard Short
Richard Short
Loser Musician

Crews

Amy Redford
Amy Redford
Director
Amos Poe
Amos Poe
Author
Amos Poe
Amos Poe
Screenplay
Heyward Collins
Heyward Collins
Producer
Bob Jason
Bob Jason
Producer
Amos Poe
Amos Poe
Producer
Amy Redford
Amy Redford
Producer
Brad Zions
Brad Zions
Producer
Bobby Bukowski
Bobby Bukowski
Director of Photography
David Leonard
David Leonard
Editor
Avy Kaufman
Avy Kaufman
Casting
Stephanie A. Marquardt
Stephanie A. Marquardt
Script Supervisor
David Mansfield
David Mansfield
Music

Posters and backgrounds

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