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The Identical is a american film of genre Drama released in USA on 5 september 2014 with Seth Green
The Identical (2014)
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Add to a movie listThe Identical is a 2014 American musical drama film directed by Dustin Marcellino and written by Howard Klausner. The film was released theatrically in the United States on September 5, 2014.
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After William and Helen Hemsley give birth to identical twin boys, the brothers are unknowingly separated at birth during the Great Depression. Drexel Hemsley becomes an iconic 1950s rock and roll star, while Ryan Wade, born Dexter Hemsley, struggles to balance his love for music and pleasing his father. The Reverend Reece Wade and his wife, Louise, are sure their adopted son has been gifted and called by God to be a preacher. But Ryan challenges his parents' vision for his life, and unflinchingly chooses to launch his own music career with his best friend, Dino. Encouraged by his wife, Jenny, and employer, Avi, Ryan embarks on an unpredictable, provocative path – performing the legendary music of Drexel Hemsley in sold out venues all across the country. As the brothers' destinies tragically collide, Ryan discovers that Drexel is his twin brother.Actors
Seth Green
(Dino)
Ashley Judd
(Louise Wade)
Joe Pantoliano
(Avi Hirshberg)
Amanda Crew
(Helen Hemsley)
Ray Liotta
(Reece Wade)
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