Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
Director
Jake Kasdan
Main cast
John C. Reilly; Jenna Fischer; Tim Meadows; Kristen Wiig; Raymond J. Barry
Genres
Comedy, Music
Description
Singer Dewey Cox overcomes adversity to become a musical legend.
Jake Kasdan
Main cast
John C. Reilly; Jenna Fischer; Tim Meadows; Kristen Wiig; Raymond J. Barry
Genres
Comedy, Music
Description
Singer Dewey Cox overcomes adversity to become a musical legend.
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