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1998 · 1h 44m · Crime · Comedy · Drama
TMDB 6.2/10 (142 votes)
Clay is a young man in a small town who witnesses his friend, Earl, kill himself because of the ongoing affair that Clay was having with the man's wife, Amanda. Feeling guilty, Clay now resists the widow when she presses him to continue with the affair. Clay unknowingly befriends a serial killer named Lester Long who murders the widow in an attempt to "help" his "fishing buddy."
Directed by David Dobkin
Box office $2M worldwide
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Cast & crew
David DobkinDirector
Joaquin Phoenixas Clay Bidwell
Vince Vaughnas Lester Long
Janeane Garofaloas Agent Dale Shelby
Scott Wilsonas Sheriff Dan Mooney
Gregory Sporlederas Earl
Georgina Catesas Amanda
Vince Vielufas Deputy Barney
Joseph D. Reitmanas Glen
Nicole Arlynas Gloria CollinsWWayne Brennanas MinisterJJeff Olsonas MarkMMonica Moenchas Kimberly Turner
Kevin Rahmas Bystander at Amanda'sJJesse Bennettas Dr. Jaffe