The Deal

The Deal

R 2008 · 98 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy

Charlie Berns is a veteran Hollywood movie producer who has given up on his career and life. That is until his idealistic screenwriter nephew comes bearing the script of a lifetime and Charlie decides to give his career one final shot. The only thing standing in his way is Diedre Hearn, a sharp-witted studio executive brought in to keep Charlie in line.

Directed by Steven Schachter · Written by William H. Macy

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