The Tenants

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The story of a Jewish novelist, Harry Lesser, struggling to complete his latest work, and his antagonistic relationship with a black writer who moves in down the hall.

Released: Feb 3, 2006

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Dylan McDermott

Harry Lesser

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Willie Spearmint

Rose Byrne

Irene Bell

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