The Hottest Bid

Name: The Hottest Bid
Director: Deborah Shames
Genre: Drama
Released: 1995-01-01
Rating: 3.0
Cast: Gwen Somers, Dihlon McManne, Belinda Farrell, Tracy Miller, Lenore Andriel

1995 · 93 min · ★ 3.0 · Drama

A jaded, but successful attorney attends a charity bachelor auction and 'makes a statement' about men by paying top dollar for a date with a pet dog.

Directed by Deborah Shames · Written by Udana Power

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Gwen Somers Jessica
Dihlon McManne Don (as Dennis Matthews)
Belinda Farrell Angelique
Tracy Miller Martin
Lenore Andriel Meera
Mark Heenehan Pierre
Eric Barnes Emcee
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