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Absolute Hell

19912hAnthony Page

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Black comedy set in Soho, London, right after World War II. Half of the fun is seeing a slew of very familiar faces kick up their heels as gay men, lesbians, party-girls, drunks, and drag queens. Originally aired as part of the anthology series "Performance."

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What is Absolute Hell (1991) about?

Black comedy set in Soho, London, right after World War II. Half of the fun is seeing a slew of very familiar faces kick up their heels as gay men, lesbians, party-girls, drunks, and drag queens. Originally aired as part of the anthology series "Performance."

Who stars in Absolute Hell?

Absolute Hell stars Judi Dench (Christine Foskett), Susan Porrett (Doris), Paul Birchard (Butch), Sylvia Barter (Julia Shillitoe), Bill Nighy (Hugh Marriner). The film was directed by Anthony Page.

How long is Absolute Hell?

Absolute Hell has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1991.

Where can I watch Absolute Hell?

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