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Memoirs of a Strangler of Blondes

Memoirs of a Strangler of Blondes

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Memoirs of a Strangler of Blondes

"We are what civilization calls INHUMAN"

1971

1h 11m

7.5(11 votes)

Drama

Horror

Overview

First film by Julio Bressane shot in exile, "Memoirs" is a film about a man who repeatedly kills the same type of woman in same places, the same way. Filmed on the streets of London.

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2 featured cast members

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Guará Rodrigues

Guará Rodrigues

The Strangler

Helena Ignez

Helena Ignez

Multiple Characters (Archive Footage)

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Directed by: Júlio Bressane
Written by: Júlio Bressane
Produced by: Júlio Bressane

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