

A Certain Sacrifice(1985)
On the dark side of New York when paths cross...
A street-wise teen gets herself in a series of circumstances and mishaps in her meaningless existence.
Movie: A Certain Sacrifice
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A Certain Sacrifice
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A street-wise teen gets herself in a series of circumstances and mishaps in her meaningless existence.
Release Date
1985-10-01
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2.2
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On the dark side of New York when paths cross...
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