The Comeback Trail

The Comeback Trail

Hollywood has never pulled a stunt like this!

R 2020 · 104 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, Crime

Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.

Directed by George Gallo · Written by Josh Posner

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