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American Desert (2021)

Genre : Drama, Romance

Runtime : 1H 22M

Director : Adrian Bartol

Synopsis

Recently returned combat veteran Matt Benning (Will Brandt) finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of drugs, violence, and toxic love that eventually has him running-and hiding-for his life.

Actors

Will Brandt
Will Brandt
Matt Benning
Ruby Modine
Ruby Modine
Brandi Wells
Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside
Uncle Bill
Amber Viera
Amber Viera
Katya (as Amber Coney)
Callum Blue
Callum Blue
Ryan
Robert LaSardo
Robert LaSardo
Mike

Crews

Adrian Bartol
Adrian Bartol
Director
Adrian Bartol
Adrian Bartol
Writer
Will Brandt
Will Brandt
Story
Adrian Bartol
Adrian Bartol
Cinematography
Hovak Alaverdyan
Hovak Alaverdyan
Sound Mixer
Arturo Atilano-Orozco
Arturo Atilano-Orozco
Art Direction
Craig Campobasso
Craig Campobasso
Casting

Posters and backgrounds

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