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Massacre Play

Massacre Play

1989 · 110 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama

Estranged childhood friends, both passionate filmmakers, find themselves on divergent paths: one an acclaimed Oscar winner, the other struggling in TV. Accusations of plagiarism further strain their relationship as one's success is built on the other's stolen ideas.

Directed by Damiano Damiani · Written by Raffaele La Capria

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