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IMDB Rating: 6.6

IMDB Votes: 2000

Genere: Comedy, Drama

Country: USA

Duration: 97 min

Plot tags: offbeat, humorous, futuristic, realistic, witty, cynical, semi serious, biting, black comedy, suspense