Movie: The Amputee

Top 2 Billed Cast

Catherine E. Coulson
Catherine E. Coulson

Woman

David Lynch
David Lynch

Nurse

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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.

  • Release Date

    1974-01-01

  • Average

    5.1

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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    English
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