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The Forger

The Forger

Love by design, Friendship by paint, Death by brush.

20115.71h 36m

Overview

While staying at a picturesque village, a teen encounters the underground world of art forgery.

Directed by Lawrence Roeck
Written by Lawrence Roeck, Carlos De Los Rios
Produced by Michael-Ryan Fletchall, Craig Comstock
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Top Cast

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Joshua

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Amber

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Anne-Marie

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Everly

Billy Boyd

Billy Boyd

Bernie

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Dina Eastwood

Vanessa

Adam Godley

Adam Godley

Pinkus

Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood

Ryan

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Alexandra Carl

Rachel

Tricia Helfer

Tricia Helfer

Sasha

Themes & Keywords

californiabeachgallerypainterstrippertragedycounterfeitartforgerycanvas

About The Forger

The Forger is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of california, beach, gallery, painter, stripper, tragedy. Directed by Lawrence Roeck, it stars Josh Hutcherson, Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Bacall. While staying at a picturesque village, a teen encounters the underground world of art forgery.

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