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The Secret of Sleep
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The Secret of Sleep

1970-01-01 · 56 min · ★ 5.0

Comedy · Adventure

From legendary folk musician "Spider" John Koerner and friends, this experimental photo-skit depicts three youthful idealists wandering through various utopian settings to come to terms with reality.

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Directors
John Koerner, David Rubenstein, Bruce Rubenstein
Production companies
Pixel Farm, Jagged Edge Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John KoernerPercy
Lorna SullivanSemisweet
Willy MurphyS.P.
Nancy RossFortune Teller
Steve Ferrick1st Interrogator/ Jail Cop
Dorwin Peterson2nd Interrogator
Peter KoernerBorder Guard
Pete BrysonChief Grey
Jimmy CrabbMechanic
Jon WienerTyping Fool
Bruce BaconRCA Empresario
Paul DaviesTravelling Salesman/ TV (voice)
Michael BisanzIn Drag
Libset KoernerGirl In Drag
FR. Bill TeskaPriest In Field
Bill WileyIdeal Bartender
Diane DeleshaGirl In Bank Ad
Ole The DogHimself
Remained Anon
Kiki ShermanTV (voice)

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