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Cast

• Johnny: Andrew Leggett | bio

  Making his screen-debut, actor
  Andrew Leggett turns in an incredible performance as "Johnny".

  Parlaying his experience as a stage actor, Leggett commands the subtleties and passion of a seasoned performer channeling the anxiety and triumph of his role.

• Layla: Chasity Scriven | bio

  With a gentle yet enthralling screen presence that has captured critics and viewers alike, Chasity Scriven radiates class and elegance in the role of "Layla."

  It has been stated by many acting coaches that, "acting is being." In this sense, Chasity Scriven is "Layla."

• Joe: Simeon J. Hutchinson | bio

  Also making his dyanmic screen debut in the role of "Joe" is Simeon J. Hutchinson. Producer/Director Jerry Michael Grimes II said of Hutchinson, "Simeon created a very authentic dimension to the character of 'Joe' that I had never envisioned in the original draft of the script."

  Hutchinson's commitment to expanding the boundaries of his role result in a fascinating portrayal not soon to be forgotten.

• Benny Sauls: David Cheek | bio

  After making a brief cameo appearance in the Death of a Preacher, Grimes' long-time friend and colleague, David Cheek bursts onto the screen in the role of Benny Sauls.

  Exhibiting a haunting yet alluring performance, Cheek makes "Benny Sauls" one loanshark who you never want to be indebted to!

• Betty: Kenyatta Bowman | bio

  Known more prominently for appearing as the "woman of mystery" in the DVD artwork of the original Death of a Preacher, Kenyatta Bowman creates from the shadows an even more myterious character in "Betty."

  Bound to be remembered for one breath-taking scene in particular, Bowman rounds out a tour-de-force cast.

Crew

• Director: Jerry Michael Grimes II | bio

  His third DVD-release in three years,
  Jerry Michael Grimes II has produced one of his most impressive works in Handsome Johnny.

  As he works towards his doctoral degree, Grimes is actively preparing his most ambitious project to be released in 2010 while he attempts to suppress the rapidly growing rumors
  of a third and final Death of a Preacher!

• Executive Producer: Tracy D. Moore | bio

  With a background in government and public policy, Tracy D. Moore makes her debut as an executive film producer leaving a commanding imprint on the Cave Entertainment mystique helping to create one of the most incredible projects to be released from this phenomenal production company.

  Handsome Johnny marks the first collaboration between the Cave and Miss Moore, Inc. companies to be followed by the artsy documentary,
  Trial-N-Era to be released with
  Handsome Johnny Summer 2008.

• Producer: Luther W. Truesdell, Jr. | bio

  A regular in the Cave order of operations, Truesdell's contribution is evident in Handsome Johnny's nuanced tempo and overarching narrative.

• Producer: Aaron P. Clark | bio

  Marking his tenth Cave release as a producer, Clark continues to sculpt an artistic newness that will cement the
  place of Cave Entertainment in the pantheon of independent film houses.

• Writer: Jerry Michael Grimes II | bio

  Marking his debut as a traditional screenwriter, Jerry Michael Grimes II
  proves his background as a documentary-filmmaker to be fertile ground for a new kind of storytelling.

  His newfound maturity and artistic restraint reveals that Grimes has only begun to grow and deepen in his cinematic offerings.

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