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Desert Mirage (2016)

NR · 2016-12-25 · 1h 40m · EN
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Aspiring cartoonist and middle-aged gumbuster Cliff Morelli (Jeremy Koerner, Black Cat Whiskey, New York Lately) spends his days at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk performing minimum wage janitorial duties. When he is put on suspension after harassing a teenager and his parents threaten to throw him out of the house, Cliff decides to actively pursue his lifelong animation dreams by reconnecting with his rich brother Jack. After a failed attempt and a string of bad luck, Cliff finds himself at the mercy of the animated characters he has created, and together, they form a devilish plan to exact revenge on all those that have wronged him.

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Michael FredianelliDirector, Writer

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Jeremy KoernerJeremy KoernerCliff, Ryley, Teagan, Leopold, SammyMichael FredianelliMichael FredianelliJack / Ginger Joe / Rhode Island RedTabbitha McBrideTabbitha McBrideRebeccaMelinda TorgersenMelinda TorgersenAngelinaJohn S. BolesJohn S. BolesDougSheilah MorrisonSheilah MorrisonSandyGeorge S. GemetteGeorge S. GemetteBillMorgan Finley KingMorgan Finley KingHankTyler TorgersenTyler TorgersenBoardwalk TeenLandon TorgersenLandon TorgersenMaxBrandon PetersonBrandon PetersonMystery ManMason TorgersenMason TorgersenBoardwalk Preteen

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MurderSharkPsychopathAnimatorCoyoteGoldfish

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Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · AnimationTheme affinityMurder · Shark · PsychopathVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyDirector preference295015Actor preference295015 · 322266 · 295018

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Frequently asked questions about Desert Mirage

What is Desert Mirage about?

Aspiring cartoonist and middle-aged gumbuster Cliff Morelli (Jeremy Koerner, Black Cat Whiskey, New York Lately) spends his days at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk performing minimum wage janitorial duties. When he is put on suspension after harassing a teenager and his parents threaten to throw him out of the house, Cliff decides to actively pursue his lifelong animation dreams by reconnecting with his rich brother Jack. After a failed attempt and a string of bad luck, Cliff finds himself at the mercy of the animated characters he has created, and together, they form a devilish plan to exact revenge on all those that have wronged him.

How long is Desert Mirage?

Desert Mirage has a runtime of 100 minutes.