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The Secret of Wendel Samson

The Secret of Wendel Samson

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The Secret of Wendel Samson

1966

0h 33m

5.0(10 votes)

Drama

Fantasy

Overview

A young man's struggle with his sexuality overtakes his life, driving him deep into his subconscious where guilt and fears of physicality chase him still further. Cornered by an intangible terror, he realises he must either break out or break down.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Red Grooms

Wendel Samson

Mimi Gross

Margret

Floraine Connors

Floraine Connors

Blonde

Maren Thomas

Albert Salzano

Bob Cowan

Bob Cowan

George Kuchar

George Kuchar

Donna Kerness

Donna Kerness

Margret (voice)

Mike Kuchar

Mike Kuchar

Wendel Samson (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Mike Kuchar

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