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Christine watches men watch women

NR 1985 · 101 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama

A young woman becomes obsessed with pornography and the mysterious rich patrons of the Times Square porn theater where she works selling tickets.

Directed by Bette Gordon · Written by Jerry Delamater

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