

The Amputee(1974)
A double leg amputated woman sits and writes a long meandering letter while her ineffective nurse attempts to attend to her stumps.
Movie: The Amputee

The Amputee
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A double leg amputated woman sits and writes a long meandering letter while her ineffective nurse attempts to attend to her stumps.
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1974-01-01
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