Chafed Elbows

Chafed Elbows

1967 · 63 min · ★ 5.9 · Comedy, Fantasy

A day in the life of a young Manhattanite who is in love with his mother, gives birth to $1890 from his hip, and kills indiscriminately.

Directed by Robert Downey Sr. · Written by Robert Downey Sr.

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