
American Desert
Drama · Romance
Overview
Recently returned combat veteran Matt Benning (Will Brandt) finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of drugs, violence, and toxic love that eventually has him running-and hiding-for his life.
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Will Brandt
Will Brandt
Matt Benning
Will Brandt
Matt Benning


Ruby Modine
Ruby Modine
Brandi Wells
Ruby Modine
Brandi Wells


Michael Ironside
Michael Ironside
Uncle Bill
Michael Ironside
Uncle Bill


Amber Viera
Amber Viera
Katya
Amber Viera
Katya


Callum Blue
Callum Blue
Ryan
Callum Blue
Ryan


Robert LaSardo
Robert LaSardo
Mike
Robert LaSardo
Mike
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