Burke and Hare

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release date February 3 1972
studio Redemption Films
director Vernon Sewell
writer Ernle Bradford
starring Derren Nesbitt, Harry Andrews, Glynn Edwards
rating
R
tagline The pimps and the prostitutes and the body-snatchers. The brothels and dens of iniquity.

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Official Score: 2 / 5