

The Death King
1990-01-25 · 80 min · ★ 6.2
Seven episodes, each taking place on a different day of the week, on the theme of suicide and violent death.
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- Directors
- Jörg Buttgereit
- Production companies
- Manfred Jelinski Film & Fernsehproduktion
- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
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Eva-Maria KurzFriday
Bela B.Singer
Jörg ButtgereitTorture Victim
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