The Useless Force(1972)
A real picture of a lost youth.
Rich entomologist René is accepted by a group of young rebels on the condition that they organize parties with his money. One day he proposes a game in which each one must get rid of the most valuable thing they have.
Movie: The Useless Force
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René
Ivette
Laura
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Rich entomologist René is accepted by a group of young rebels on the condition that they organize parties with his money. One day he proposes a game in which each one must get rid of the most valuable thing they have.
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1972-02-24
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A real picture of a lost youth.
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