Life of Riley

Life of Riley

Life of Riley

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Life of Riley

2014

1h 48m

5.2(47 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

In the midst of rehearsals for a new play, amateur dramatics proponents Colin and Kathryn receive the shattering news that their friend George is fatally ill and only has a few months to live.

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Production Companies

F Comme Film

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Sabine Azéma

Kathryn

Sabine Azéma

Acting

Hippolyte Girardot

Colin

Hippolyte Girardot

Acting

Caroline Silhol

Tamara

Caroline Silhol

Acting

Michel Vuillermoz

Jack

Michel Vuillermoz

Acting

Sandrine Kiberlain

Monica

Sandrine Kiberlain

Acting

André Dussollier

Simeon

André Dussollier

Acting

Alba Gaïa Bellugi

Tilly

Alba Gaïa Bellugi

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