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Riddles of the Sphinx
Riddles of the Sphinx

Riddles of the Sphinx

Genres

Drama

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In this avant-garde classic, protagonist Louise deals with a change in her lifestyle in which she must learn to negotiate domestic life and motherhood.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

92 mins

Rating

4.7/10

Release Date

02 September 1977

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Dinah Stabb

Dinah Stabb

Louise

Clive Merrison

Clive Merrison

Chris

Laura Mulvey

Laura Mulvey

Herself / Voice Off

Carole James

Carole James

Merdelle Jordine

Merdelle Jordine

Maxine

Riannon Tise

Riannon Tise

Anna

Marie Green

Marie Green

Acrobat

Paula Melbourne

Paula Melbourne

Rope Act

Crisse Trigger

Crisse Trigger

Juggler

Mary Maddox

Mary Maddox

Voice Off

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