Manhattan Love Suicides

Manhattan Love Suicides

1985 · 35 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Horror, Romance

A series of short films by Richard Kern: Stray Dogs, Woman At The Wheel, Thrust In Me, & I Hate You Now.

Directed by Richard Kern · Written by Richard Kern

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