Best Actress (2000)
A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.
Top billed cast
Jaime PresslyKaren Kroll
Thomas CalabroTed Gavin
Rachel HunterFiona Covington
Anthony Stewart HeadColin Truemans
Jordan LaddAmber Lyons
Elisa DonovanLori Seefer
María Conchita AlonsoMaria Katarina Caldone
Loretta DevineConnie Travers
Frank C. TurnerRalph Spivak, P.I.
Jules AsnerJules Asner
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