''Crazy Kind of Love'' is a 2013 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Sarah Siegel-Magness which is based on the 1995 novel '' Angel Angel'' by

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. The film stars

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, Graham Rogers, Amanda Crew,

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and

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in lead roles and was released on May 31, 2013.

Plot

Depressed after getting dumped by her cheating husband, Augusta recovers from a resulting nervous breakdown by way of observing her two sons, 18-year-old Henry and older brother Matthew, as they come of age.

Cast

as Augusta Iris * Graham Rogers as Henry Iris * Amanda Crew as Bette Mack *

as Matthew Iris *

as Jeff Lucas *

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as Annie Miller * Kristoffer Ryan Winters as Dave *

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as Gordie *

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as Janine Bosh *

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as Denise Mack *

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as Mr. Jeffries

Production and casting

The original working title was ''Long Time Gone''.

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was originally attached to the role of Augusta, but bowed out and was replaced by Virginia Madsen in September 2011. This was the directorial debut for Sarah Siegel-Magness, who had been producer on three films, including '' Precious'' (2009), prior to joining this film. Karen McCullah wrote the screenplay after optioning the book. On June 16, 2011, ''

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'' reported that newcomer Graham Rogers joined the adaptation playing a teen son. Seth Jaret, Bobbi Sue Luther and Gary Magness produced the film. ''

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'' actor

also joined the cast. In early July 2011,

and

were signed to the film.

References

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