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Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees(1991)
Status: Released
Date: 1991-10-21
65%
18 Votes
Time: 1h 25m
Overview:
Computer programmer/beekeeper Jacob gets a "television" implanted in his brain by a race of telekinetic bees, which causes him to experience severe hallucinations.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America,
Germany
ProductionCompanies: 
David Blair Productions
Movie: Wax, or The Discovery of Television Among the Bees
Top 6 Billed Cast
William S. Burroughs
James "Hive" Maker
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