

The Ugly
1997-08-26 · 93 min · ★ 6.0
A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
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- Directors
- Scott Reynolds
- Production companies
- New Zealand Film Commission, Essential Films
- Countries
- New Zealand
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Paolo RotondoSimon Cartwright
Chris GrahamRobert
Darien TakleMarge
Roy WardDr. Marlowe
Jennifer Ward-LealandEvelyn Cartwright
Paul GloverPhillip
Beth AllenJulie, aged 13
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