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A degenerate film, with dignity.

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A young, once-great Hollywood film director refuses to accept changing times during the early 1930s, and confines himself to his decaying mansion to make silent porn flicks.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

117 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

20 February 1975

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Boy Wonder

Jessica Harper

Jessica Harper

Cathy Cake

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Big Mac

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

Harlene

Stephen Davies

Stephen Davies

Rex, the Wonder Dog

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