The Hunger Artist

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Jason R. Huston
Jason R. Huston

Impresario voice

Rip Reed
Rip Reed

Impresario voice

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    Set in a city both past and present, on a deserted street where only the distant sounds of life blow by. The Hunger Artist stands alone, locked in his cage. Once famous and adored by the crowds, he now performs alone.

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    2002-06-06

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    5.8

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