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Thriller: A Cruel Picture
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Thriller: A Cruel Picture

1973-05-01 · 108 min · ★ 6.3

Action · Thriller · Crime · Horror · Drama

Madeleine, rendered mute after being sexually assaulted as a youth, accepts a lift from a wealthy and sadistic pimp who soon enslaves her into his prostitution racket. Despite her limited means, Madeleine embarks on a bloody road to revenge against her captors.

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Directors
Bo Arne Vibenius
Production companies
BAV Film, United Producers
Countries
Sweden
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christina LindbergChristina LindbergFrigga / Madeleine / One Eye
Heinz HopfHeinz HopfTony
Solveig AnderssonSolveig AnderssonSally
Despina TomazaniDespina TomazaniThe Lesbian Girl
Per-Axel AroseniusPer-Axel AroseniusMadeline's Father (as Per Axel Arosenius)
Gunnel WadnerGunnel WadnerMadeleine's mother
Björn KristianssonThe Addict
Marie-Louise MannervallWoman in Village
Hildur LindbergWoman in Village
Marshall McDoughKarate Teacher (as Marshal Mc Donagh)
Gunnar PalmDriving Teacher
Pamela Pethö-GalantaiYoung Madeleine
Hans-Eric StenborgHans-Eric StenborgSex Buyer
Lars LundgrenPoliceman (uncredited)
Per HessmanCar Driver (uncredited)
Dan LindheSoldier / Policeman (uncredited)
Bo Arne VibeniusBo Arne VibeniusHot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
Stig Lokrantz
Olle Nordlander
Lennart Robertsson

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