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The Lookalike

The Lookalike

If looks could kill.

20145.01h 40m

Overview

Two crooks looking out for a drug lord's love interest scramble to find a look-alike after she dies unexpectedly.

Directed by Richard Gray
Written by Michele Davis-Gray
Produced by Richard Gray, Benton Morris, Christian Long
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Top Cast

Justin Long

Justin Long

Holt Mulligan

Jerry O'Connell

Jerry O'Connell

Joe Mulligan

Gillian Jacobs

Gillian Jacobs

Lacey

Scottie Thompson

Scottie Thompson

Mila

Gina Gershon

Gina Gershon

Lee Garner

John Corbett

John Corbett

Bobby

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Vincent

Steven Bauer

Steven Bauer

Frank

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Themes & Keywords

look-alikedrug lord

About The Lookalike

The Lookalike is a thriller, crime, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of look-alike, drug lord. Directed by Richard Gray, it stars Justin Long, Jerry O'Connell, Gillian Jacobs. Two crooks looking out for a drug lord's love interest scramble to find a look-alike after she dies unexpectedly.

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