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1980-05-16 · 90 min · ★ 5.4
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.
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- Brian De Palma
- Production companies
- SLC
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Nancy AllenKristina
Mary DavenportMrs. Byrd
Kirk DouglasDr. Tuttle
Vincent GardeniaDoctor Byrd
Keith GordonDenis Byrd
Gerrit GrahamJames Byrd
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