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The Real Howard Spitz

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Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.

Status: Released

Released Date: 1998-08-28

Runtime: 102 mins

Director: Vadim Jean

Spoken language: English

Genres: Comedy, Family

Original title: The Real Howard Spitz

Production Companies: Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation, Metrodome Films, The Mob Film Company

Production Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

Cast

Kelsey Grammer

Amanda Donohoe

Genevieve Tessier

Joseph Rutten

Kay Tremblay

Patrick McKenna

Lex Gigeroff

Gary Levert

Lawrence - Primrose Rep

Jeffrey Hirschfield

Denny Doherty

Joanne Hagen

Edward Gregson

Ciel Crosby

John Loverin

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