
The Trigger
1984-07-13 · 23 min · ★ 1.0
A gay short crime, in which the pleasure is located in its details. Arranged as an opera, but with with simple arrangements, after seven short films Hans-J. was successful in creating his first theatrical movie highlight.
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- Directors
- Ira Lankisch
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- Countries
- Germany
- Status
- Released
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