Talhotblond (2012 film)

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Talhotblond
Directed by Courteney Cox
Starring Garret Dillahunt
Brando Eaton
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time87 minutes
Original release
ReleaseJune 23, 2012 (2012-06-23)

Talhotblond is a 2012 American television film directed by Courteney Cox. [1] It is based on an Internet love triangle that resulted in a real-life murder. [2] It is based on the 2009 Barbara Schroeder documentary of the same name.

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  1. Gomstyn, Alice (June 22, 2012). "'TalHotBlond' Love Triangle Inspires TV Movie". ABC News . Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  2. Valentini, Valentina (March 30, 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: How 'Talhotblond' Went from Sexy Doc to Courteney Cox's TV Movie Directing Debut". IndieWire . Retrieved April 10, 2020.