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Bum Rap

4.219881h 57mMovieComedyDrama

Paul Colson is a New York cabdriver and struggling actor. When he learns that he has about three days left to live due to a rare blood disorder, he goes through all five stages of loss and grief in a darkly comedic way.

DirectorDanny Irom
WriterDanny Irom
ProducersMindy Schneider·Jon Kilik

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Cast · Directed by Danny Irom

CWCraig Wasson
Craig Wasson
Paul Colson
BBBlanche Baker
Blanche Baker
Lisa DuSoir
ALAl Lewis
Al Lewis
Mr. Wolfstadt
AGAnita Gillette
Anita Gillette
Drunk Woman
FFFrances Fisher
Frances Fisher
Phyllis
ACAnne Carlisle
Anne Carlisle
Grace
JFJoe Franklin
Joe Franklin
Himself
RP
Ron Parady
Dr. Stanton
SF
Stephen De Fluiter
Man in Tuxedo
JDJim Downey
Jim Downey
Steg
IMIrving Metzman
Irving Metzman
Tommy
EMEddie Mekka
Eddie Mekka
Sammy

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Bum Rap hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 14, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.