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The Specimen

The Specimen

This is going to be awkward.

Genres

Comedy

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Based on actual events, The Specimen is a comedic short film about a would-be father, a public restroom, and his intimate moment with a specimen cup. In this less than ideal backdrop, he has to battle his performance anxiety, overcome interruptions, and decide how far he’s truly willing to go to become a dad. This is going to be awkward.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

20 February 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

Brian Pope

Brian Pope

George

Alex Pino

Alex Pino

Sheriff

John Dunne

John Dunne

Vomiting Man

Nathaniel Orr

Nathaniel Orr

Multi-tasker

Dara Cuoco

Dara Cuoco

The Boss

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