The Sparrow and the Tigress

The Sparrow and the Tigress

2010 · 80 min · Drama

A young actor steps into the shadows of a Coney Island underworld where past, present, reality and fantasy collide.

Directed by Billy Sharff · Written by Billy Sharff

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