Getting to Know You

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Getting to Know You

"One good story can change everything."

1999

1h 36m

7.5(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

A chance encounter alters a teenage girl's perception of herself and her outlook on life.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Heather Matarazzo

Judith

Acting

Zach Braff

Wesley

Acting

Mark Blum

Darrell

Acting

Leo Burmester

Lamar Pike, Sr.

Acting

Bo Hopkins

Officer Caminetto

Acting

Mary McCormack

Leila Lee

Acting

Bebe Neuwirth

Trix

Acting

Chris Noth

Sonny

Acting

Jacob Reynolds

Lamar Pike, Jr.

Acting

Tristine Skyler

Irene

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Sonja Sohn

Lynn

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Celia Weston

Bottle Lady

Acting

Michael Weston

Jimmy

Acting

Peggy Gormley

Leila's Neighbor

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