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When a film crew came to Waterford, Vermont they shot first and asked questions later. - State and Main
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Title: State and Main

Release Date: 26 Aug 2000

Runtime: 1h 46m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Fine Line Features, Filmtown Entertainment Group, El Dorado Pictures, Green/Renzi

Production Companies: Fine Line Features, Filmtown Entertainment Group, El Dorado Pictures, Green/Renzi

Overview: A movie crew invades a small town whose residents are all too ready to give up their values for showbiz glitz.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.273 (227 votes)

Cast

  • Bob Berrenger: Alec Baldwin
  • Joseph Turner White: Philip Seymour Hoffman
  • Mayor George Bailey: Charles Durning
  • Doug Mackenzie: Clark Gregg
  • Sherry Bailey: Patti LuPone
  • Walt Price: William H. Macy
  • Claire Wellesley: Sarah Jessica Parker
  • Marty Rossen: David Paymer
  • Carla: Julia Stiles
  • Ann: Rebecca Pidgeon
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