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Double Duty

Double Duty

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Funny, action-packed coming of age story portrays *Lesseos *as an ex-marine trying to adjust to civilian life and discover her feminine side, with help from best friend Sophia. Many obstacles are thrown in her path, resulting in edge-of-your-seat action scenes. Her love interest, Craig is sweet and soft-spoken but is intrigued with M.J.'s tough side, creating a hilarious dynamic duo that keeps us laughing as well as touches our hearts.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

08 December 2009

Country

United States of America

Cast

Mimi Lesseos

Mimi Lesseos

MJ/Mimi

Tom Sizemore

Tom Sizemore

Craig

Susan Duerden

Susan Duerden

Sophia

Alfonso Freeman

Alfonso Freeman

Carl

Karen Black

Karen Black

Annabelle

Connie Stevens

Connie Stevens

Irma

Ismael 'East' Carlo

Ismael 'East' Carlo

General Sloan

Anthony De Longis

Anthony De Longis

Dirk

Andrew Ableson

Andrew Ableson

Faison

Gary Ballard

Gary Ballard

Mr. Appleby

Lisa Lord

Lisa Lord

Waitress

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