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The New Guy

A zero will rise.

5.9

1h 28m

2002

“A zero will rise.”

Synopsis

Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?

Director

Ed Decter

Trailer

Comedy

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Cast & Crew

DJ Qualls

DJ Qualls

as Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris

Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku

as Danielle

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

as Nora

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett

as Bear Harrison

Jerod Mixon

Jerod Mixon

as Kirk

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

as Kiki Pierce

Parry Shen

Parry Shen

as Glen

Kurt Fuller

Kurt Fuller

as Mr. Undine

Julius Carry

Julius Carry

as Coach

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