Movie: Five Ways to Kill Yourself

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Michael Parker
Michael Parker

Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant

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    Gus Van Sant, dissatisfied professionally, counts five ways to end his life. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

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    1987-02-20

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    English

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