The Balcony
Meet Madam Irma and her girls from the House of Illusion... they make men live their wildest dreams!
1963 · 84 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
The Madam of a brothel satisfies the erotic fantasies of her customers, while a revolution is sweeping the nation.
Directed by Joseph Strick · Written by Ben Maddow
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Shelley Winters Madame Irma -
Peter Falk Police Chief -
Lee Grant Carmen -
Peter Brocco Judge -
Joyce Jameson Penitent -
Jeff Corey Bishop - A Arnette Jens Horse
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Ruby Dee Thief -
Leonard Nimoy Roger -
Kent Smith General
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