Spank! | |
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Directed by | Ernie Clark |
Starring | Robert Mammone |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Box office | A$62,374 (Australia) [1] |
Spank! is a 1999 Australian comedy film directed by Ernie Clark and starring Robert Mammone. It was filmed in Adelaide. [2]
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