Tommy's
1985 · 16 min · ★ 7.0 · Mystery, Crime
A state employee tasked with photographing road conditions tracks a mysterious man (played by Steve Buscemi) who leaves suspiciously large garbage bags along a snowy country road.
Directed by Barry Ellsworth · Written by Barry Ellsworth
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