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The Identical

The Identical

The Identical

The Identical

If He is in your dream, nothing can stand against them.

2014•1h 47m•

★5.1(52 ratings)

MusicDrama

Overview

During the Great Depression, identical twins are separated at birth. One, Drexel Hemsley becomes a wildly successful '50s rock star, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to balance his passion for music and pleasing his parents, who want him to become a preacher. Finally, Ryan rebels against his parents' wishes and launches his own music career -- performing the hits of Drexel Hemsley. Ryan later learns the truth about Drexel when their fates tragically collide.

Director

Dustin Marcellino

Writers

Howard Klausner

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Main Cast

Blake Rayne

Blake Rayne

Ryan Wade / Drexel Hemsley

Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd

Louise Wade

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Reece Wade

Amanda Crew

Amanda Crew

Helen Hemsley

Seth Green

Seth Green

Dino

Danny Woodburn

Danny Woodburn

Damon

Brian Geraghty

Brian Geraghty

William Hemsley

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Avi Hirshberg

Erin Cottrell

Erin Cottrell

Jenny O'Brien

Waylon Payne

Waylon Payne

Tony Nash

Noah Urrea

Noah Urrea

Ryan Wade (9 Years)

Andrea Collins

Andrea Collins

Bar Patron / Concert Goer

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Dustin Marcellino
Script Supervisor: Mari Wilson

Writing

Writer: Howard Klausner

Production

Co-Producer: Jerry Marcellino
Producer: Howard Klausner
Producer: Dustin Marcellino
Co-Producer: Jordan Marcellino
Executive Producer: Yochanan Marcellino
Producer: Clio Tegel

Music & Sound

Music: Yochanan Marcellino
Music: Christopher Carmichael
Music: Jerry Marcellino

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Karl Walter Lindenlaub

Editing

Editor: Rick Shaine

Art Direction

Art Department Coordinator: Shanna Shrum
Art Direction: Liba Daniels
Production Design: Keith Brian Burns

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Carlton Coleman
Makeup Artist: Judy Lovell
Costume Supervisor: Carolyn Berger
Hairstylist: Nancy Cummings
Costume Design: Karyn Wagner
Hairstylist: Gary J. Perticone

Keywords

musiciantwin brothertwins

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "If He is in your dream, nothing can stand against them."

#2

The production budget was $12.0M.

#3

The runtime is 107 minutes (1h 47m).

#4

The film was directed by Dustin Marcellino.

#5

The screenplay was written by Howard Klausner.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Karl Walter Lindenlaub.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt2326574.

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Rating

5.1/10

Mixed

52 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Identical

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$12,000,000

Production Companies:

Identical Production Company

City of Peace Films

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