Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?

She’s a total star!

1966 · 103 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Drama

A model tells a television crew about her dreams of a life with prince charming all while fending off the lecherous advances of a horde of men.

Directed by William Klein · Written by William Klein

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