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The Plumber
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The Plumber

1979-06-08 · 77 min · ★ 6.4

TV Movie · Thriller

A young couple, living in a campus apartment complex, are repeatedly harassed by an eccentric plumber, who subjects them to a series of bizarre mind games while making unnecessary repairs to their bathroom.

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Directors
Peter Weir
Production companies
South Australian Film Corporation, Australian Film Commission, Nine Network Australia
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ivar KantsIvar KantsMax
Judy MorrisJudy MorrisJill Cowper
Robert ColebyRobert ColebyBrian Cowper
Candy RaymondCandy RaymondMeg
Henri SzepsHenri SzepsDavid Medavoy
Yomi AbioudanDr. Matu
Beverley RobertsDr. Japari
Bruce RosenDr. Don Felder
Daphne GreyCaretaker's wife
Meme ThorneMeme ThorneAnna
David BurchellProfessor Cato
Paul SonkkilaPaul SonkkilaReg the cleaner
Pam SandersAnanas
Rick HartDetective

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