Laughing to the Bank

Laughing to the Bank

Sometimes you have to do it yourself!

R 2013 · ★ 5.5 · Comedy

A down-on-his-luck actor is frustrated with Hollywood and makes a plan to write, direct, and distribute his own project. When the money goes missing, it proves to just be the beginning of an adventure to get it back.

Directed by Brian Hooks · Written by Roy Hooks

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