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The Orchid
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The Orchid

1971-09-02 · 31 min · Not rated

An experimental film directed by author Samuel R. Delany

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Directors
Samuel R. Delany
Production companies
Barbara Wise Productions, Inc.
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Status
Released

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Bernie WrightsonSelf
Lief WicklundMasked Statue
Barbara SextonMasked Statue

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