The Making of Ladies and Gentlemen, Fabulous Stains
★ 7.5 · 1999 · 12m · Documentary
A documentary look at the 'making of' and cult success of the troubled Lou Adler directed film "Ladies And Gentlemen The Fabulous Stains" starring Diane Lane.
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