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Ganja & Hess(1973)
Status: Released
Date: 1973-04-20
59%
65 Votes
Time: 1h 53m
Some Marriages Are Made In Heaven. Others Are Made In Hell.
Overview:
After being stabbed with an ancient, germ-infested knife, a doctor finds himself with an insatiable desire for blood.
Languages: English, French.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Kelly/Jordan Enterprises
Movie: Ganja & Hess
Top 10 Billed Cast
Marlene Clark
Ganja Meda
Duane Jones
Dr. Hess Green
Bill Gunn
George Meda
Sam Waymon
Rev. Luther Williams
Leonard Jackson
Archie
Mabel King
Queen of Myrthia
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