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The Lunatics' Ball

The Lunatics' Ball

# "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets "Children of a Lesser God"
Thriller   Drama
πŸ“œ Overview: A psychologist with unconventional methods challenges a psychiatric hospital and win the admiration and love of a doctor, but he pulls back due to finding that he has only a short time to live. He achieves mixed results with his patients, but ultimately achieves a measure of love and recognition.
πŸ’΅ Budget: USD 400,000
🌏 Languages Available:
πŸ“† Date Released: 1999-11-01
⌚ Running Time: 88 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.5

Beloved Cast

Russel Walder original image
Charles Duron
Russel Walder
Jane Irwin original image
Charlotte
Jane Irwin
Michael Daly original image
Dr. Taylor
Michael Daly
Jeremy Birchall original image
Librarian
Jeremy Birchall
Joy Watson original image
Sara's Mother
Joy Watson
Gillian Baxter original image
Television Reporter
Gillian Baxter

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