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The Sinister Urge
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The Sinister Urge

1960-12-08 · 71 min · ★ 3.0

Crime · Thriller

A flunky for a porno movie ring starts murdering the smut films' lead actresses.

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Directors
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Production companies
Headliner Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kenne DuncanKenne DuncanLt. Matt Carson
Duke MooreDuke MooreSgt. Randy Stone
Jean FontaineGloria Henderson
Carl AnthonyCarl AnthonyJohnny Ryde
Dino FantiniDirk Williams
Jeanne WillardsonMary Smith
Harvey B. DunnHarvey B. DunnMr. Romaine
Fred MasonOfficer Kline
Harry KeatonHarry KeatonJaffe
Conrad BrooksConrad BrooksConnie
Edward D. Wood Jr.Edward D. Wood Jr.Man in Fight (uncredited)

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