The Promotion (2008)
Director
Steve Conrad
Main cast
Seann William Scott; John C. Reilly; Jenna Fischer; Lili Taylor; Gil Bellows
Genres
Comedy
Description
Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
Steve Conrad
Main cast
Seann William Scott; John C. Reilly; Jenna Fischer; Lili Taylor; Gil Bellows
Genres
Comedy
Description
Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.
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