The Grounds
Apr 08, 2018 | IMDB 0
88 min Watch NowComedy, Drama
Alcoholic loser Calvin keeps getting fired as a grounds-keeper, but is given one last chance by the assistant to a reclusive millionaire, Jack. Drunk, homeless, and sleeping in the bushes, Calvin gets the job and manages to interrupt Jack’s attempting suicide! As the two become fast friends they decide to live out their days in a haze of weed, booze and women. What could possibly go wrong?
MOVIE COMMENTS
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The Nice Guys
Frozen Land
Tokyo Godfathers
American Loser
New Police Story
Downloading Nancy
A Tale of Two Cities
Holiday
Better Off Dead...
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IMDB 7.6 | Sep , 2006
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IMDB 5.4 | Jul , 2006
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IMDB 5.3 | Jan , 2008
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IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 1935
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IMDB 7.3 | May , 1938
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