The Guys

The Guys

The Guys

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The Guys

"How do you find the words?"

2002

1h 24m

5.8(22 votes)

Drama

Overview

The story of a fire captain who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center and the editor who helps him prepare the eulogies he must deliver.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Joan

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Nick

Irene Walsh

Joan's Sister

Jim Simpson

Joan's Husband

Charlotte Simpson

Joan's Daughter

Julian Trompeter

Joan's Son

Katharine Schreiber

Sister's Daughter

Lucas DeBassac

Sister's Son

Joshua Ross

Sister's Infant

Alfredo Narciso

Alfredo Narciso

Diner Cashier

Creative team

Directed by: Jim Simpson
Written by: Anne Nelson
Jim Simpson
Produced by: Jason Kliot
Joana Vicente

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