Busybody

Busybody

Mordskab

1969 · 94 min · ★ 7.4 · Crime

In a large office building, a mysterious murder is committed, after which the body disappears. Lily Hansen, the building's helpful and talkative cleaning lady, is driving the detective investigating the case crazy with her interference. Of course, the mystery can only be solved with her help.

Directed by Bent Christensen · Written by Bent Christensen

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