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Not for Publication

4.719841h 28mRMovieComedyCrimeMystery

A tabloid reporter and her new photographer, who've recently started working for the mayor of New York City, stumble upon evidence of conspiracy and political corruption that may involve their beloved mayor.

DirectorPaul Bartel
WritersJohn Meyer·Paul Bartel
ProducersMark Forstater·Anne Kimmel

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Cast · Directed by Paul Bartel

NANancy Allen
Nancy Allen
Lois
DNDavid Naughton
David Naughton
Barry Denver
LLLaurence Luckinbill
Laurence Luckinbill
Mayor Franklyn
AGAlice Ghostley
Alice Ghostley
Doris Denver
RPRichard Paul
Richard Paul
Troppogrosso
CHCork Hubbert
Cork Hubbert
Odo
JE
Jeanne Evans
Lois' Mother
DP
Don Peoples
Cy Katz
SPSonia Petrovna
Sonia Petrovna
Angelique
RBRichard Blackburn
Richard Blackburn
Jim
CS
Catherine Schultz
Maureen
JM
J. David Moeller
Sean Duffy

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