The Masters of Suspense
Genres
Overview
Hubert Wolfe, bestselling author, suffers from the writer's block for a long time. Thus, he often used a ghost writer, the talented but taciturn Dany. While the deadline for his next novel approaches, Wolfe still requires the help of his secret accomplice. But Dany is going through difficult times and finds himself before a blank page. So he hires a second ghost writer, Quentin, child care educator who lives under the yoke of his mother.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
101 min
Release Date
2014-12-19
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
7
Vote Average
6.357
Michel Côté
Hubert Wolfe
Robin Aubert
Dany Cabana
Antoine Bertrand
Quentin Wilson
Maria de Medeiros
Maria / Scarlet
Anne Casabonne
Béatrice Cabana
Anna Hopkins
Alyssa
Denise Gagnon
La mère Wilson
Paul Savoie
Charles (éditeur)
Guy Sprung
Leslie
Abdul Ayoola
Asst photographe
Steve Barry
Caméraman cinéma
Marie Bernier
Journaliste reportage
Simon Boulerice
Cinéma - Coiffeur
Kenneth Kynt Bryan
Voodoo Dancer
Ras Kent
Voodoo Drummer
Angelo Cadet
Reporter télé
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