The Hottest State
Released: 2007Runtime: —
A young actor from Texas tries to make it in New York while struggling in his relationship with a beautiful singer/songwriter.
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Top billed cast
Mark Webber
as William Harding
Catalina Sandino Moreno
as Sarah
Sonia Braga
as Mrs. Garcia
Ethan Hawke
as Vince
Josh Zuckerman
as Decker
Laura Linney
as Jesse
Michelle Williams
as Samantha
Daniel Ross Owens
as Young Vince (as Daniel Ross)
Glen Powell
as John Jagerman
Anne Clarke
as Young Jesse
Cherami Leigh
as Danielle
Jesse Harris
as Dave Afton
Supporting cast
17Bill Dobrow
as Drummer
Jon Fowler
as Bassist
Guyora Kats
as Pianist/Accordian Player
Nick Mcdonnel
as Artsy Guy
Alexandra Daddario
as Kim
Jonathan Marc Sherman
as Party Philosopher
Richard Linklater
as John Wayne Enthusiast
Ryan Hawke
as Williamsburg Hip Girl (as Ryan Shawhughes)
Iraida Polanco
as Proprietor
Gabriel Rivera
as Guitar Player
Greta Gaines
as Faye
Frank Whaley
as Harris
Lynn Cohen
as Harris's Mother
John Patrick Shanley
as Priest
Elissabeth Blofson
as Kissing Couple
Ben Dickey
as Kissing Couple (as Benjamin Dickey)
Lara Theodos
as Waitress
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