Starlets for Sale(1977)
A commentary on the contradictions between sex and Hong Kong's hidden attitudes about them.
Movie: Starlets for Sale
Top 10 Billed Cast
Miss Meibao
Xiaoling
Wang Menghua
Mrs. Zhang
Miao Lijin
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A commentary on the contradictions between sex and Hong Kong's hidden attitudes about them.
Release Date
1977-09-16
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2
Rating:
1.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
广州话 / 廣州話
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