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This primal, violent version of Shakespeare’s tragedy of prophecies, power, and political ambition evokes the 1969 Manson Family massacre that claimed Polanski’s pregnant wife Sharon Tate.
UK, 1971, Roman Polanski
Made between Rosemary’s Baby and Chinatown, Roman Polanski’s primal, violent version of Shakespeare’s tragedy of prophecies, power, and political ambition evokes the 1969 Manson Family massacre that claimed Polanski’s pregnant wife Sharon Tate. Jon Finch stars. “Gripping, atmospheric…[A] great example of film storytelling.” –Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide. Adults only! 140 min.
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