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The Ugly(1997)
Status: Released
Date: 1997-08-26
59%
55 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
Murder is in the eye of the beholder.
Overview:
A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
Languages: English.
Countries:
New Zealand
ProductionCompanies: 
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Movie: The Ugly
Top 10 Billed Cast
Paolo Rotondo
Simon Cartwright
Chris Graham
Robert
Darien Takle
Marge
Roy Ward
Dr. Marlowe
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Evelyn Cartwright
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A female psychologist wants to understand the minds of a confessed serial killer who spent the last five years in a mental hospital because of his state.
Release Date
1997-08-26
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5.909
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
Murder is in the eye of the beholder.
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