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Comedy drama

The Understudy (2012)

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The Understudy is a 2012 comedy drama directed by David Conolly and Hannah Davis.

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The Understudy (2012) movie poster
Released
Directors
David Conolly and Hannah Davis
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Understudy About?

The premise of The Understudy without spoilers.

A perpetually unemployed and unlucky-in-love woman named Rebecca unexpectedly finds herself involved with a Broadway production. Her life takes a chaotic turn as she faces a string of awkward situations and dead-end jobs. When a series of unfortunate events leads to the star’s sudden departure, Rebecca unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the leading role, navigating the challenges of a demanding career and complicated relationships along the way.

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Crew

The Director of The Understudy

Directed by David Conolly and Hannah Davis.

From the directors

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The trailer of The Understudy.

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FAQ

The Understudy FAQ: Release Date, Director & Post-Credit Scene

Release date, director and post-credit scenes of The Understudy, each answered in a sentence.

When was The Understudy released?

The Understudy was released on March 16, 2012.

Who directed The Understudy?

The Understudy was directed by David Conolly and Hannah Davis.

More films by David Conolly

Does The Understudy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Understudy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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