Get a Life

Get a Life

Get a Life

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Get a Life

2006

1h 12m

3.5(6 votes)

Comedy

Overview

"I want a straight lover who is gay just for me" declares Jaime in front of his abusive shrink. This is also the statement that propels the plot of a disenfranchised homosexual looking for himself.

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Brian Cambell

Jaime

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Peter Marinelli

Hal Stevens

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Matthew Edwards

Ray Milano

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