The Crystal Cradle

The Crystal Cradle

The Crystal Cradle

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The Crystal Cradle

1976

1h 21m

7.6(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

An androgynous poet/dreamer sits and writes and meditates on the aching void that is her life.

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6 members

Acting

Nico

Unknown Role

Nico

Acting

Dominique Sanda

Unknown Role

Dominique Sanda

Acting

Anita Pallenberg

Unknown Role

Anita Pallenberg

Acting

Margareth Clémenti

Unknown Role

Margareth Clémenti

Directing

Philippe Garrel

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Philippe Garrel

Acting

Frédéric Pardo

Unknown Role

Frédéric Pardo

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