Movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait

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Forrest J. Ackerman
Forrest J. Ackerman

Himself

John Dugan
John Dugan

Himself

Gunnar Hansen
Gunnar Hansen

Himself

Edwin Neal
Edwin Neal

Himself

Jim Siedow
Jim Siedow

Himself

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    A documentary about the classic 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' film, including interviews with Gunnar Hansen, Edwin Neal, John Dugan and Jim Siedow.

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    1988-01-01

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    6.2

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    3.1 starts
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