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Last Chance Harvey   2008             PG-13, 92 min. Genre: Drama / Romance Director: Joel Hopkins   Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Eileen Atkins, Liane Balaban, James Brolin, Kathy Baker, Richard Schiff, Tim Howard, Wendy Mae Brown, Jeremy Sheffield, Daniel Lapaine, Bronagh Gallagher, Patrick Baladi, Michael Landes, Adam James   After being told by his boss Marvin (Richard Schiff) that his job is in jeopardy, Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) flies to France for his daughter Susan's (Liane Balaban) wedding. Before he leaves, Harvey promises Marvin that he will be back for a Monday morning meeting to discuss whatever possibilities he may have to retain his job as a jingle writer for TV commercials. Harvey arrives in France only to learn that Susan has chosen her stepfather Brian (James Brolin) to escort her down the aisle. Harvey leaves for the airport. He misses his flight, calls Marvin, and is told that he is fired. While consoling himself at the airport bar, Harvey meets Kate (Emma Thompson) who has her own problems but consoles Harvey, and he returns for the wedding reception where he offers a compassionate toast. Cast Dustin Hoffman Harvey Shine Emma Thompson Kate Walker Eileen Atkins Maggie Walker Liane Balaban Susan James Brolin Brian Kathy Baker Jean Richard Schiff Marvin Tim Howard Johnnie Wendy Mae Brown Aggie Jeremy Sheffield Matt Daniel Lapaine Scott Bronagh Gallagher Oonagh Patrick Baladi Simon Michael Landes Peter Turner Adam James Josh Hillman