American Body(NaN)
To pay for a loved one's healthcare, a washed-up sitcom star must surgically amputate his arm in order to play a vietnam veteran in a big studio film .
Movie: American Body
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Rosa Melrose
Young Kyle
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To pay for a loved one's healthcare, a washed-up sitcom star must surgically amputate his arm in order to play a vietnam veteran in a big studio film .
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