Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog
Some people won't take no for an answer
A socially isolated and extremely shy Los Angeles painter finds his dream girl in the form of a struggling actress and finds himself at last finding the confidence to exhibit his work in this off-beat romantic comedy.
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Top Cast
Jon Gries
Max (as Jonathan Gries)
Lisa Zane
Taylor
Christopher Maher
Emile
Sal Lopez
Carlos
Bradford Bancroft
The Art Star
Phyllis Diller
Mrs. Frasco
Isabel Sanford
Joanna
Paul Bartel
The Director
Wendy O. Williams
Butch
Robert Culp
Gregor
Barney Martin
Rudy Phillips
Nicholas Worth
The Head Chef
Clark Jarrett
Darryl Curtsy
Tedra Gabriel
Receptionist
Mel Green
Fahz
Vivian Schilling
Supermodel Mistress
Iris Condon
Stretch Woman
Larry Jenkins
The Head Waiter
Alexander Folk
Cabbie
Patricia Bando Josten
Billy
Crew
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