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Raw Nerves: A Lacanian Thriller
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Raw Nerves: A Lacanian Thriller

1980-12-09 · 30 min · Not rated

Crime · Thriller

A noir mostly set in a bathroom stall and stairwell. A private dick trapped in a tight spot. A narrator searching for a way out of the story.

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Directors
Manuel DeLanda
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gerald M. KlineThe Private I
M. Patrick HughesHis Partner
John ByronThe Mad Doctor
Rory GerstleThe Mad Doctor's Assistant
Christa LorneThe Great Whatsit
Lydia LunchLydia Lunch

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