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Quid Pro Quo

Quid Pro Quo

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A semi-paralyzed radio reporter is sent out to investigate a story that leads him into an odd subculture and on a journey of disturbing self-realization.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

5.2/10

Release Date

13 June 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

Isaac Knott

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Fiona Ankany

Rachel Black

Rachel Black

Janice Musslewhite

Jessica Hecht

Jessica Hecht

Edie

Jacob Pitts

Jacob Pitts

Hugh

Ashlie Atkinson

Ashlie Atkinson

Candy

Pablo Schreiber

Pablo Schreiber

Brooster

Jeane Fournier

Jeane Fournier

Charlene Coke

James Frain

James Frain

Father Dave

Aimee Mullins

Aimee Mullins

Raine

Dylan Bruno

Dylan Bruno

Scott

Kate Burton

Kate Burton

Merilee

Michal Sinnott

Michal Sinnott

Isaac's Mom

Joshua Leonard

Joshua Leonard

Isaac's Dad

Ellen Marlow

Ellen Marlow

Young Fiona

Tommy Nelson

Tommy Nelson

Young Isaac

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