The Lion and the Virgin(1975)
After young film writer Leo has his latest screenplay rejected he retreats to his summer home on an island, on his way he meets the flight attendant Virgo and a romance soon blossoms.
Movie: The Lion and the Virgin
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lars-Erik ''Leo'' Olsson
Virgo
Philippe
Nato
Blomberg
Philippes sekreterare
Vetsera
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After young film writer Leo has his latest screenplay rejected he retreats to his summer home on an island, on his way he meets the flight attendant Virgo and a romance soon blossoms.
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1975-02-14
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