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Hurlyburly

Hurlyburly

Hollywood highs and L.A. lows

19985.52h 2m

Overview

A group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives whilst coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship conflicts.

Directed by Anthony Drazan
Written by David Rabe
Produced by David Hamburger, Richard N. Gladstein, Anthony Drazan
Box OfficeBudget: $4.0MRevenue: $1.8M

Top Cast

Sean Penn

Sean Penn

Eddie

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Mickey

Robin Wright

Robin Wright

Darlene

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

Phil

Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling

Artie

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Donna

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Bonnie

G

Gianna Palminteri

Susie

David Fabrizio

David Fabrizio

Store Manager

Kenny Vance

Kenny Vance

Singer

Themes & Keywords

based on play or musicalhollywood

About Hurlyburly

Hurlyburly is a comedy, drama film released in 1998 exploring themes of based on play or musical, hollywood. Directed by Anthony Drazan, it stars Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright. A group of actors and their casting agents try to find a direction in their lives whilst coming to terms with their personal problems and relationship conflicts.

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