The Big Sleaze

The Big Sleaze

Get your sleaze on.

NR 2010 · 105 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy, Action

Chuck Peterson is a young slacker with big dreams. Disowned by his family and ignored by his peers, he diligently pursues his dreams of writing a fantastic children's book to become famous and strike it rich. But due to a bipolar disorder and lack of creative talent, he slums his way through life relying on small time scams to keep himself afloat. When his gangster roommate makes him an offer he can't refuse, Chuck immediately takes the chance to clear himself of all his debts. But things go from bad to worse when the plan makes Chuck a prime murder suspect among a plethora of pornographers and terrorists!

Directed by Michael Fredianelli · Written by Michael Fredianelli

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Michael Fredianelli Chuck Peterson
Sabrina Machado Carrie Wayne
Robert Amstler Steve Harlow - Rouster
Michael Nosé Ichi
Henry Lee Kiki Dai
Eric Andersen Sean Ireland
Tim Jahn Justin Forster
Toshia Brownstein Juliet Shaw
Kat Reichmuth Jane Forster
Lisa Cortez Sara Reynolds
Isaac Wade Harlin Jones
Thomas Gallegos Kyle Wayne

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