Movie: The Crystal Cradle

Top 6 Billed Cast

Nico
Nico

Dominique Sanda
Dominique Sanda

Anita Pallenberg
Anita Pallenberg

Margareth Clémenti
Margareth Clémenti

Philippe Garrel
Philippe Garrel

Frédéric Pardo
Frédéric Pardo

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    An androgynous poet/dreamer sits and writes and meditates on the aching void that is her life.

  • Release Date

    1976-05-18

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    7.636

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    Français
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