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Olive

Olive

20116.51h 29mPG

Overview

A mysterious child with magical powers and a great secret, invades the lives of three lonely people who learn to embrace life once again.

Directed by Patrick Gilles
Written by Patrick Gilles, Hooman Khalili
Box OfficeBudget: $400K0

Top Cast

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Ruby Alexander

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Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Tess M Powell

Christopher Maher

Christopher Maher

Cyrus

John Scurti

John Scurti

Horace Powell

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Randi Zuckerberg

Shoe Sales Girl

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Dennis Leonard

Doctor

Ally Johnson

Ally Johnson

Chloe

Chris Riedell

Chris Riedell

Athletic Man

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Diane Amos

Cashier at Pet Store

Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly

Tough Guy #2

About Olive

Olive is a fantasy, family film released in 2011. Directed by Patrick Gilles, it stars Ruby Alexander, Gena Rowlands, Christopher Maher. A mysterious child with magical powers and a great secret, invades the lives of three lonely people who learn to embrace life once again.

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