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Quick Info

Rating

5.2/10

Release1989

Runtime1h 45m

StatusReleased

Budget$7,000,000

Revenue$11,060,485

Production

Vision P.D.G.

Movie

Wild Orchid

1989

1h 45m

5.2

Drama

Romance

Synopsis

A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.

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