
Fatal Expressions
1996-01-28 · 94 min · ★ 10.0
A young painter succeeds portraying scenes of violence and lust connected to real crimes that plague Los Angeles.
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- Directors
- Joe Toppe
- Production companies
- Toppe Hat Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jack TurturiciJohn Roer
Liesl LombardoAlex Neville
Kate McIntyreBarbara Rendl
Bridget FlaneryKathy Kelly
Kandeyce JordenChristy Chapel
Mother LoveGene
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