The Civilization of Maxwell Bright

The Civilization of Maxwell Bright

★ 4.5IMDb Score
Released:2005-06-06
Genre:Drama
Duration:107 min
Director:David Beaird
Actors:Patrick Warburton, Marie Matiko, Simon Callow, Eric Roberts, Austin Pendleton
Production:Sneak Preview Entertainment

Overview:

After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for.

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