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Putting on the Dish
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Putting on the Dish

2015-06-24 · 7 min · ★ 4.9

Drama · Comedy

Two men sitting on a park bench think they have nothing in common, until one speaks to the other in the secret gay language of Polari.

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Directors
Brian Fairbairn, Karl Eccleston
Production companies
Brian and Karl
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,400

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Steve WickendenSteve WickendenMaureen
Neil ChinneckNeil ChinneckRoberta

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