Punch and Judy: Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy

Punch and Judy: Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy

1981 · 47 min · ★ 6.3 · Documentary, Animation

An unusual documentary from the Brothers Quay and Keith Griffiths about the history of the Punch and Judy puppet show.

Directed by Keith Griffiths · Written by Keith Griffiths

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