The Great Masquerade(1974)
Oh, the humiliations of a cop in drag!
In order to infiltrate a gang of drug smugglers, a cop is sent undercover to participate in a drag-queen beauty contest aboard a cruise ship.
Movie: The Great Masquerade
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In order to infiltrate a gang of drug smugglers, a cop is sent undercover to participate in a drag-queen beauty contest aboard a cruise ship.
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1974-04-06
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Oh, the humiliations of a cop in drag!
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