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The Standbys
Genres
DocumentaryDrama
Overview
A documentary revealing the under-appreciated, highly demanding world of Broadway Understudies and Standbys. Three undiscovered performers at various points in their careers get the chance of a lifetime. Their struggle is put into perspective through never-before-heard stories from celebrities who themselves were once Understudies or Standbys.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
76 min
Release Date
2014-02-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
6
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