On the Rocks(1998)
This short is like a mix of "Tales From The Crypt" & a PSA about the disparities between groups in South Africa.
Movie: On the Rocks
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Estelle
Chrissie
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This short is like a mix of "Tales From The Crypt" & a PSA about the disparities between groups in South Africa.
Release Date
1998-01-01
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6
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3.0 startsTagline
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