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Pleasures of War(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-12-31
55%
8 Votes
Time: 0h 11m
Overview:
A retelling of the Biblical story of Judith and Holofernes, exploring female aggression and the links between war and sexual desire.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Arts Council of England
Fine Take Productions
Movie: Pleasures of War
Top 3 Billed Cast
Pablo Duarte
(voice)
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Overview
A retelling of the Biblical story of Judith and Holofernes, exploring female aggression and the links between war and sexual desire.
Release Date
1998-12-31
Average
5.5
Rating:
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