A Glaring Emission

A Glaring Emission

2010 · 88 min · ★ 5.0 · Crime, Comedy

Brian Torro (Sean Dennison) has built his career -- and his sizable fortune -- on his ability to make people believe anything. When a client (Joe Reed) uncovers his ruse by chance and tries to blackmail him for 50 million euros, Torro's only got a week to turn the tables. Director Aaron Moorhead also co-wrote the screenplay for this independent drama about the fine art of B.S. -- and the business of carbon emissions.

Directed by Aaron Moorhead · Written by Aaron Moorhead

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Sean Dennison Brian Torro
Caitlyn Musgrove Cally
Joe Reed Oswald Plimpton
Heath Lanzillotti Duvall
Shane Brady Tom
Chris Brooks Arresting officer
Kevin Brooks Averadyne Agent / ECCP Agent
Benjamin Daniele Dan Beniele
Pam Mahle Alexis
Simon Needham Demetreous Flagg
William Sparks Factory Guard
Mo Young Mrs. Dillipeck

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