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People I Know

People I Know

20025.21h 40m

Overview

A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.

Directed by Daniel Algrant
Written by Jon Robin Baitz
Produced by Michael Nozik
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $5.5M

Top Cast

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Eli Wurman

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Victoria Gray

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Cary Launer

Téa Leoni

Téa Leoni

Jilli Hopper

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

Elliot Sharansky

Bill Nunn

Bill Nunn

The Reverend Lyle Blunt

Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Dr. Sandy Napier

Mark Webber

Mark Webber

Ross

E

Eldon Bullock

Washroom Attendant

J

Juliet Papa

Radio Announcer (voice)

Themes & Keywords

release from prisondrug addictionwomen's prisonpressdrugsintrigue

About People I Know

People I Know is a drama, thriller film released in 2002 exploring themes of release from prison, drug addiction, women's prison, press, drugs, intrigue. Directed by Daniel Algrant, it stars Al Pacino, Kim Basinger, Ryan O'Neal. A New York press agent must scramble when his major client becomes embroiled in a huge scandal.

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