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The Alarmist (1997)

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Average Rating:5.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Arquette plays Tommy Hudler, a young man who takes a job as a security systems salesman. An instant success, the world seems to be wonderful for Tommy... until he begins to discover that there's... Arquette plays Tommy Hudler, a young man who takes a job as a security systems salesman. An instant success, the world seems to be wonderful for Tommy... until he begins to discover that there's far more to the business (and his boss) than he previously could have imagined. [More]

Starring: David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary McCormack

Starring: David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary McCormack, Ryan Reynolds, Tricia Vessey, Michael Learned, Lewis Arquette, Richmond Arquette, David Brisbin

Director: Evan Dunsky

Director: Evan Dunsky
Producer: Dan Stone, Lisa Zimble
Composer: Christophe Beck

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