The Lifetaker(1975)
Only in Death Can Revenge Be Satisfied...
Lonely housewife takes a young lover to ease the boredom and make her overbearing husband jealous. With unexpected and violent results.
Movie: The Lifetaker
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Overview
Lonely housewife takes a young lover to ease the boredom and make her overbearing husband jealous. With unexpected and violent results.
Release Date
1975-01-01
Average
8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
Only in Death Can Revenge Be Satisfied...
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English
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