The Flying Scissors

The Flying Scissors

2009 · 92 min · ★ 4.5 · Comedy

An irreverent look inside the world of competitive "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Follow a stay-at-home Dad, a professional trash-talker and many others who vie for the title of champion.

Directed by Jonah Tulis

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Mason Pettit Phil Stevens
Matthew Arkin Alan Pope
Devin Ratray The Rock
Keong Sim Bruce Wong
Mike Britt Leon Washington
Jeremy Redleaf Matty Simms
Madison Arnold Mac
Susan Louise O'Connor Leslie Hanrahan
Kerry O'Malley Amy Stevens
Alex Cranmer Barry Stine
Sarah Roberson Anna
Chuck Montgomery Woody Stone

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