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The Tao of Steve

The Tao of Steve

Why do women find this man irresistible?

20006.11h 27mR

Overview

In college, Dex was the big man on campus. Ten years later, now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.

Directed by Jenniphr Goodman
Written by Greer Goodman, Duncan North, Jenniphr Goodman
Produced by Anthony Bregman
Box Office0Revenue: $4.4M

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Top Cast

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Dex

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Ayelet Kaznelson

Beth

J

John Hines

Ed

John Harrington Bland

John Harrington Bland

Priest

J

Jessica Gormley

Gossipy Woman

Mercedes Herrero

Mercedes Herrero

Gossipy Woman

C

Cheryl Anne Jaroslaw

Gossipy Woman

N

Nina Jaroslaw

Maggie

David Aaron Baker

David Aaron Baker

Rick

D

Dana Goodman

Julie

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About The Tao of Steve

The Tao of Steve is a comedy, romance film released in 2000. Directed by Jenniphr Goodman, it stars Donal Logue, Ayelet Kaznelson, John Hines. In college, Dex was the big man on campus. Ten years later, now an overweight kindergarten teacher, Dex is immune to the shocked stares of the women who were once his conquests. While trying to pick up the bartender, he is struck by the gorgeous Syd. Through a series of circumstances, Syd and Dex are thrown together and he soon finds himself questioning his belief in all things Steve.

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