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Nocturnes

Nocturnes

Genres

Drama

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Chopin "Nocturnes" accompany this study in black and white inspired by Huysman's decadent novel "À rebours".

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

06 June 1987

Country

United States of America

Cast

Valerie Caris

Valerie Caris

Contessa Valée

Peter Cramer

Peter Cramer

L'Artiste

Jack Waters

Jack Waters

Brad Taylor

Brad Taylor

Le Comte

Leslie Lowe

Leslie Lowe

Lady

Adrian Saich

Adrian Saich

La Princesse

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