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The Identical

The Identical

If He is in your dream, nothing can stand against them.

20145.11h 47m

Overview

During the Great Depression, identical twins are separated at birth. One, Drexel Hemsley becomes a wildly successful '50s rock star, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to balance his passion for music and pleasing his parents, who want him to become a preacher. Finally, Ryan rebels against his parents' wishes and launches his own music career -- performing the hits of Drexel Hemsley. Ryan later learns the truth about Drexel when their fates tragically collide.

Directed by Dustin Marcellino
Written by Howard Klausner
Produced by Howard Klausner, Dustin Marcellino, Clio Tegel
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0M0

Top Cast

Blake Rayne

Blake Rayne

Ryan Wade / Drexel Hemsley

Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd

Louise Wade

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Reece Wade

Amanda Crew

Amanda Crew

Helen Hemsley

Seth Green

Seth Green

Dino

Danny Woodburn

Danny Woodburn

Damon

Brian Geraghty

Brian Geraghty

William Hemsley

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Avi Hirshberg

Erin Cottrell

Erin Cottrell

Jenny O'Brien

W

Waylon Payne

Tony Nash

Themes & Keywords

musiciantwin brothertwins

About The Identical

The Identical is a music, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of musician, twin brother, twins. Directed by Dustin Marcellino, it stars Blake Rayne, Ashley Judd, Ray Liotta. During the Great Depression, identical twins are separated at birth. One, Drexel Hemsley becomes a wildly successful '50s rock star, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to balance his passion for music and pleasing his parents, who want him to become a preacher. Finally, Ryan rebels against his parents' wishes and launches his own music career -- performing the hits of Drexel Hemsley. Ryan later learns the truth about Drexel when their fates tragically collide.

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