Ass Backwards (2013)
Director
Chris Nelson
Main cast
June Diane Raphael; Casey Wilson; Vincent D'Onofrio; Alicia Silverstone; Jon Cryer
Genres
Adventure, Comedy
Description
Two best friends (Kate and Chloe) embark on a cross country trip back to their hometown to attempt to win a pageant that eluded them as children.
Chris Nelson
Main cast
June Diane Raphael; Casey Wilson; Vincent D'Onofrio; Alicia Silverstone; Jon Cryer
Genres
Adventure, Comedy
Description
Two best friends (Kate and Chloe) embark on a cross country trip back to their hometown to attempt to win a pageant that eluded them as children.
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