
Electra
1990-04-08 · 96 min · ★ 5.5
Born with the beauty of the gods, Electra's lust for sexual gratification is exceeded only by her lust for vengeance. Enter a world of forbidden family love, betrayal and murder.
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- Directors
- Jay Raskin
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- Troma Entertainment
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- United States of America
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- Released
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