The Deathhead Virgin | |
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Directed by | Norman Foster |
Written by | Jock Gaynor Larry Ward |
Produced by | Jock Gaynor Larry Ward |
Starring | Jock Gaynor Larry Ward Diane McBain |
Music by | Richard LaSalle |
Production companies | GWG Productions Spectrum |
Distributed by | Wargay Corporation |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
Countries | United States Philippines |
Language | English |
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