Old Chums

Old Chums

5.8IMDb Score
Released:1982-09-06
Duration:6 min
Director:Mike Leigh
Actors:Tim Stern, Robert Putt
Production:BBC

Overview:

A man on crutches bumps into an old acquaintance who relentlessly bombards him with small talk.

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