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The Civilization of Maxwell Bright (2005): Cast

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The Civilization of Maxwell Bright is a 2005 drama directed by David Beaird, starring Eric Roberts as Arlis, Carol Kane and Jennifer Tilly. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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The Civilization of Maxwell Bright (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
David Beaird
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Civilization of Maxwell Bright About?

The premise of The Civilization of Maxwell Bright without spoilers.

Can A Beast Be Tamed? After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for.

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright Cast & Characters

Eric Roberts leads the cast as Arlis, with Carol Kane as Temple and Jennifer Tilly as Dr. O'Shannon. Directed by David Beaird; 27 actors are credited in all.

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More from David Beaird

More films directed by David Beaird, best-rated first: My Chauffeur, Scorchers, It Takes Two and Pass the Ammo.

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The Civilization of Maxwell Bright FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Civilization of Maxwell Bright, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Civilization of Maxwell Bright?

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was The Civilization of Maxwell Bright released?

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright was released on June 6, 2005.

Who directed The Civilization of Maxwell Bright?

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright was directed by David Beaird.

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Who is in the cast of The Civilization of Maxwell Bright?

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright stars Eric Roberts as Arlis, Carol Kane as Temple and Jennifer Tilly as Dr. O'Shannon, among 27 credited actors.

Does The Civilization of Maxwell Bright have a post-credit scene?

No. The Civilization of Maxwell Bright has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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