The Clean and Narrow

The Clean and Narrow

The Clean and Narrow

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The Clean and Narrow

"A Good Man. A Desperate Situation, A Dangerous Choice."

2000

1h 19m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

An ex-convict tries to make an honest living and take care of his girlfriend and her mentally slow brother.

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12 members

Acting

Jack Noseworthy

Buddy

Jack Noseworthy

Acting

Laura Leighton

Marie

Laura Leighton

Acting

Wings Hauser

Sheriff Brand

Wings Hauser

Acting

Paul Francis

Wayne Small

Paul Francis

Acting

William Katt

George

William Katt

Acting

Kevin Rankin

Tommy lee

Kevin Rankin

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Sondra Locke

Betsy Brand

Sondra Locke

Acting

Jackie Belvin

Girlfriend

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Directing

Wes Culwell

Fergouson

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Production

Del Tenney

Mayor Reynolds

Del Tenney

Acting

Margot Hartman

Mrs. Walker

Margot Hartman

Acting

Marietta Marich

Arlene Riley

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