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Pope Dreams (2008)

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Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: In this moving drama, 19-year-old Andy (Phillip Vaden, in his film debut) isn't really sure of anything, except that he wants his terminally ill mother (Julie Hagerty, WHAT ABOUT BOB?) to see the... In this moving drama, 19-year-old Andy (Phillip Vaden, in his film debut) isn't really sure of anything, except that he wants his terminally ill mother (Julie Hagerty, WHAT ABOUT BOB?) to see the pope before she dies. So Andy strives to reach his goal, while he falls for a pretty blond and tries to take his band to stardom. POPE DREAMS also stars MEMENTO's Stephen Tobolowski as Andy's father. [More]

Starring: Julie Hagerty, Stephen Tobolowsky, Phillip Vaden, Marnette Patterson

Starring: Julie Hagerty, Stephen Tobolowsky, Phillip Vaden, Marnette Patterson

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Aug 26, 2008

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  • n the vein of Good Will Hunting and Garden State, Pope Dreams is a coming of age tale about a young man at a crossroads in life. Filled with heart, music, life and loss...and a set of drums.
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