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Of Games & Escapes

Of Games & Escapes

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Of Games & Escapes

2010

1h 20m

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Drama

Thriller

Overview

Of Games and Escapes is a psychological drama about Patrick McBride, a career salesman and amateur board game developer, who needs to make a difference in the world before he ends his own.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Lyle Morris

Patrick McBride

Kristen Harris

Kristen Harris

Lisa Simmons

Jon Ted Wynne

Ed

Frank Zappia

Dean

Daina Leitold

Daina Leitold

Jan

Ernesto Griffith

Ernesto Griffith

Marshall

Emily Hamonic

Sophie

Brad Enns

Dr. Heppner

Brian Cook

Radio DJ

Ron Moore

Zach

Creative team

Directed by: Bevan Klassen
Written by: Bevan Klassen
Andre Laplume
Produced by: Bevan Klassen
Frank Zappia

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