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Burning an Illusion(1981)
Status: Released
Date: 1981-11-13
58%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 46m
Overview:
A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Burning an Illusion
Top 10 Billed Cast
Victor Romero Evans
Del Bennett
Angela Wynter
Cynthia
Chris Tummings
Scotty
Trevor Laird
Pest
John Cannon
Prison Warder
Nicola Wright
Christine
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