James Ricardo

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James Ricardo
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Occupation(s) Film director, screenwriter, producer

James Ricardo is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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Filmography

YearFilmDirectorWriterProducer
2003 Hey DJ Yes check.svgYes check.svg
2009 Opie Gets Laid Yes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
2010Guillotine GuysYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg
2012New Guy in TownYes check.svgYes check.svgYes check.svg

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