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La Chienne

Summary: Maurice Legrand, a meek cashier married to a nagging wife, has a secret passion: he's a Sunday painter. He falls in love with Lulu, a young woman dominated by Dédé, the pimp who she works for. Dédé pushes Lulu into a relationship ...
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
MPAA: Not Rated

Country: France
Language: French
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