Horseplayer
One hunts. One seduces. One kills.
1990 · 89 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama
A blonde seduces a quirky liquor-store worker as inspiration for her artist boyfriend.
Directed by Kurt Voss · Written by David Birke
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Brad Dourif Bud Cowan -
Sammi Davis Randi -
Michael Harris Matthew (as M.K. Harris) -
Max Perlich Kid -
Vic Tayback George Samsa
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