
The Man and the Monster
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Little Girl Piano Student
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El hombre y el monstruo
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A failed pianist sells his soul to the devil in return for his becoming the greatest musician in the world. The catch: every time he plays he turns into a horrible monster.
Release Date
1959-10-07
Average
5.7
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