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The Way It Is

19861h 20mEric Mitchell
IMDb 6.5

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A group of actors in the East Village of New York City have been rehearsing for a play when the lead actress in the play turns up dead.

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What is The Way It Is (1986) about?

A group of actors in the East Village of New York City have been rehearsing for a play when the lead actress in the play turns up dead.

Who stars in The Way It Is?

The Way It Is stars Steve Buscemi (Willy / Raphael), Vincent Gallo (Victor / Heurtebise), Mark Boone Junior (Hank / Azrael), Kai Eric (Marc / Orphee), Boris Major (Eurydices). The film was directed by Eric Mitchell.

How long is The Way It Is?

The Way It Is has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986.

Is The Way It Is worth watching?

The Way It Is holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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