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The Great Masquerade
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The Great Masquerade

1974-04-06 · 85 min · ★ 3.6

Crime · Comedy

In order to infiltrate a gang of drug smugglers, a cop is sent undercover to participate in a drag-queen beauty contest aboard a cruise ship.

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Directors
Alan Ormsby
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kaye StevensKaye StevensOfficer Fulton
Roberts BlossomRoberts BlossomSherwood Gates
Gay PerkinsLucy McRae
Frank LoganChief Willinghand
Robert PeraultDave Collins
Paul CroninCasey
Anya OrmsbyAnya OrmsbyCookie
Judy LaScalaRita
Lee SandmanLee SandmanVito
Jeff GillenJeff GillenFancher
Johnny WeissmüllerJohnny WeissmüllerSepy Debronvi
Henny YoungmanHenny YoungmanHenny Youngman
Reggi LynnPainted Girl
Robbin YoungRobbin YoungMinnie Michener

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