The Party's Over

The Party's Over

From the stage comedy hit by Daniel Kusell

NR 1934 · 68 min · ★ 5.0 · Adventure, Comedy, Romance

Bruce Blakely, a meek, mild-mannered certified public accountant, finally gets fed up with his money-grubbing family sponging off of him, and decides to partake of a different side and slice of life. A blonde secretary helps guide him.

Directed by Walter Lang · Written by S.K. Lauren

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