Fighting Words (2006)
2006 · 1h 27m · Drama, Romance
Genres: Drama, Romance
An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work. She wants him to enter the Los Angeles Poetron, a contest where poetry is read competitively. Jake rejects the idea because he believes poetry is an art and not a competition.
Director: E. Paul Edwards
Writers: E. Paul Edwards
Music by: Charles Bernstein
Cinematography: Robert Hayes
Editor: Anthony Bozanich, Alan Roberts
Budget: $3M
Cast
C. Thomas Howell as David SettlesCristina Maxwell as LucyFred Williamson as GabrielVal Lauren as Etch-A-SketchMichael Parks as Benny the HecklerFred Willard as LongfellowJeff Stearns as Jake ThompsonTara D'Agostino as Marni ElliotCrew Hamilton as JonesyJames Dalesandro as Mr. BertoJen Dede as LisaEdward Albert as MarcMore like this
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