The Night Listener

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Theatrical Release Date:

08/04/2006

DVD Release Date:

01/09/2007

Run Time:

81min.

Starring:

Robin Williams , Toni Collette , Bobby Cannavale , Joe Morton , Sandra Oh

Director(s):

Patrick Stettner

Distributor(s):

Miramax

MPAA Rating:

R for language and some disquieting sexual content.

Genre(s):

Crime and Mystery,Drama

Plot: A man whose life has been touched by tragic illness is drawn into the life of another victim whose story has an unsettling twist in this drama. Gabriel Noone (Robin Williams) is a radio talk show host who has developed a loyal following for his ... Read More

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