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The Love Guide

The Love Guide

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The Love Guide

2011

1h 18m

4.0(10 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A comedy about a woman who saves her chicken farm and her family by agreeing to be the subject of a "reality show" with a celebrity Hollywood weight loss expert. Both women change and discover the true meaning of success.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Angelica Lovecraft

Kathryn Erbe

Kathryn Erbe

Cora

Jay Harrington

Jay Harrington

Al

Michael Panes

Michael Panes

Ira

Stephanie Atkinson

Stephanie Atkinson

Bar Patron

Kate Jurdi

Kate Jurdi

Yoga Student

Creative team

Directed by: Derek Estlin Purvis
David Pomes
Written by: Christy Scott Cashman

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