The Office Party

The Office Party

Does it really works out like this?

1972 · 97 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Comedy

Office executive Knut Levin decides to arrange a party at work. Things don't go exactly according to plan with hilarious results.

Directed by Jan Halldoff · Written by Lars Widding

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