Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals
1978 · 86 min · ★ 4.6 · Romance, Horror
A team of geologists attempt to remove a native population from an island to perform atomic research. But their female Cannibal leader disposes of them one by one.
Directed by Joe D'Amato · Written by Roberto Gandus
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Melissa Chimenti Papaya - S Sirpa Lane Sara
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Maurice Poli Vincent -
Dakar Ceremony Leader (uncredited) -
Maria Grazia Smaldone Woman at Macumba Ritual (uncredited)
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