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The Identical (2014) | Slate

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Rated 5.1 on TMDB

The Identical

If He is in your dream, nothing can stand against them.

During the Great Depression, identical twins are separated at birth. One, Drexel Hemsley becomes a wildly successful '50s rock star, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to balance his passion for music and pleasing his parents, who want him to become a preacher. Finally, Ryan rebels against his parents' wishes and launches his own music career -- performing the hits of Drexel Hemsley. Ryan later learns the truth about Drexel when their fates tragically collide.

Released: 2014
Runtime: 1h 47m
Rated: PG
Genres: Music, Drama
Country: United States of America
Language: English

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Howard KlausnerWriter

Dustin MarcellinoDirector

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Blake RayneRyan Wade / Drexel Hemsley
Ashley JuddLouise Wade
Ray LiottaReece Wade

Amanda CrewHelen Hemsley
Seth GreenDino
Danny WoodburnDamon
Brian GeraghtyWilliam Hemsley
Joe PantolianoAvi Hirshberg

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