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Merry-Go-Round

2h 40m1981Jacques Rivette
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New Yorker Ben Phillips and mysterious Léo Hoffmann are strangers who are summoned to Paris by a mutual acquaintance. Upon arrival, they meet and soon find themselves tangled in a complex mystery.

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What is Merry-Go-Round (1981) about?

New Yorker Ben Phillips and mysterious Léo Hoffmann are strangers who are summoned to Paris by a mutual acquaintance. Upon arrival, they meet and soon find themselves tangled in a complex mystery.

Who stars in Merry-Go-Round?

Merry-Go-Round stars Joe Dallesandro (Ben), Maria Schneider (Léo), Hermine Karagheuz (The other one), Danièle Gégauff (Elisabeth), Sylvie Matton (Shirley). The film was directed by Jacques Rivette.

How long is Merry-Go-Round?

Merry-Go-Round has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981.

Where can I watch Merry-Go-Round?

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