The Dumb Waiter
1979 · 18 min · ★ 6.3 · Thriller, Horror
A woman on her way home notices a car following her.
Directed by Robert Bierman
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Geraldine James Sally - D David Casey Mike
- H Hilary Gasson Mike's Secretary
- J John White The Stalker
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2h 2m togetherBoth from Robert Bierman.
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