The Naked Man

The Naked Man

Chiropractor by day. Wrestler by night.

1998 · 98 min · ★ 4.1 · Drama, Comedy

A man takes matters into his own hands when a pharmaceutical kingpin moves into his town to cause some real trouble.

Directed by J. Todd Anderson · Written by J. Todd Anderson

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