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The Plumber

Movie·1979·TV Movie, Thriller, Drama·1h 17m·6.4 (62)·Directed by Peter Weir

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A young couple, living in a campus apartment complex, are repeatedly harassed by an eccentric plumber, who subjects them to a series of bizarre mind games while making unnecessary repairs to their bathroom.

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Ivar KantsIvar KantsMaxJudy MorrisJudy MorrisJill CowperRobert ColebyRobert ColebyBrian CowperCandy RaymondCandy RaymondMegHenri SzepsHenri SzepsDavid Medavoy
Yomi Abioudan
Yomi AbioudanDr. Matu
Beverley Roberts
Beverley RobertsDr. Japari
Bruce Rosen
Bruce RosenDr. Don Felder

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