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Life of the Party is a film of genre Drama directed by Barra Grant released in USA on 1 january 2005 with Eion Bailey
Life of the Party (2005)
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Add to a movie listLife of the Party is a 2005 film with Eion Bailey and Ellen Pompeo. It was written and Directed by Barra Grant.
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Michael Elgin, former high school track star, now in his thirties, is floundering. He keeps life's realities at bay by having too many cocktails a few nights too often. One night, he crashes into a tree, emerges unscathed but catalyzes those who care into organizing an intervention. Michael comes home to find the group waiting: his friends, co-workers, parents, his wife, his new girlfriend. The group is nervous. The psychiatrist who was supposed to guide them is stuck in town with a suicidal patient. True to form, Michael takes over, and turns the event into yet another party. All the invitees start drinking themselves and the event spirals out of control. Secrets are revealed, emotions erupt, relationships disintegrate and Michael's life comes crashing down around him. In the aftermath, as he tries to pick up the pieces, Michael finally hits bottom, and is forced to face his demons.Actors
Eion Bailey
(Michael Elgin)
Ellen Pompeo
(Phoebe Elgin)
Clifton Collins, Jr.
(Kipp)
John Ales
(Artie)
Gabriel Olds
(Stuart)
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