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Hot Dogs for Gauguin

1972-06-12 · 22 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Crime

A down-on-his-luck photographer determined to capture visual magic and fame. He concocts an intricate plot to blow up the Statue of Liberty and sets his camera to record the exact moment of its destruction.

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Directors
Martin Brest
Production companies
Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 800

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Danny DeVitoDanny DeVitoAdrian
William Duff-GriffinFletcher
Rhea PerlmanRhea PerlmanWoman on Ferry
Martin BrestMartin BrestMan on Ferry

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