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Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals

Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals

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Papaya: Love Goddess of the Cannibals

1978

1h 26m

4.6(31 votes)

Romance

Horror

Overview

A team of geologists attempt to remove a native population from an island to perform atomic research. But their female Cannibal leader disposes of them one by one.

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Melissa Chimenti

Melissa Chimenti

Papaya

Sirpa Lane

Sara

Maurice Poli

Maurice Poli

Vincent

Dakar

Dakar

Ceremony Leader (uncredited)

Maria Grazia Smaldone

Maria Grazia Smaldone

Woman at Macumba Ritual (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Joe D'Amato
Written by: Roberto Gandus
Produced by: Carlo Maietto

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