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Around the Bend
Around the Bend

Around the Bend

The skeletons in the family closet just came out to play.

Genres

Drama

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A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

5.9/10

Release Date

08 October 2004

Country

United States of America

Cast

Christopher Walken

Christopher Walken

Turner Lair

David Eigenberg

David Eigenberg

John

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Henry Lair

Jonah Bobo

Jonah Bobo

Zach Lair

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Jason Lair

Eva Blaylock

Eva Blaylock

Waitress (Uncredited)

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Katrina

Carlos A. Cabarcas

Carlos A. Cabarcas

KFC Counterman

Gerry Bamman

Gerry Bamman

Albert

Jean Effron

Jean Effron

Albert's Mother

Lily Knight

Lily Knight

Tiffany's Saleswoman

Rick Negron

Rick Negron

KFC Manager

David Marciano

David Marciano

Detective

Norbert Weisser

Norbert Weisser

Walter

Laurie O'Brien

Laurie O'Brien

Ruth

Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Hahn

Sarah

Robert Douglas Washington

Robert Douglas Washington

College student

Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill

Cowboy

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