Marvin's Lament

Marvin's Lament

Marvin's Lament

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Marvin's Lament

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Overview

Marvin is an office drone approaching middle-age. Following the death of a close friend and long-time business associate on a business vacation, and while witnessing his young and ambitious coworkers coldly maneuver for the now vacant managerial position, Marvin faces some tough questions that can cause seismic shifts in his life.

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7 featured cast members

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Dan Swett

Marvin

David Kaufman

Charles

Guiseppe Manzella

Bradley

David Shick

Benjamin

Joaquin Perez

Anthony

Ivy Perkins

Patricia

Amy Holt

Amy Holt

Janice

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Directed by: Alex Cassun
Written by: Alex Cassun
Tim Fairman
Produced by: Alex Cassun

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