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The Trap Door (1980)

1980-09-01 · 1h 10m · EN
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A Nietzschian parable on the fate of innocence, THE TRAP DOOR follows the mishaps of Jeremy (John Ahearn) as he is fired by his boss (Jenny Holzer), gets laughed out of court by Judge Gary Indiana, loses his girlfriend to sleazy Richard Prince, is hustled by prospective employer (Bill Rice) and mauled by predatory bird-women. Finally, he seeks the help of a shrink (the legendary Jack Smith) who turns out to be the most demented of all.

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John AhearnJohn AhearnJeremyColeen FitzgibbonColeen FitzgibbonMovie ActressMary FogartyMary FogartyMs. HanimexRobin HarveyRobin HarveySecretaryJenny HolzerJenny HolzerMs. FistGary IndianaGary IndianaJudgeDani JohnsonDani JohnsonGirl FriendRichard PrinceRichard PrinceDickieMarcia ResnickMarcia ResnickBird WomanWilliam RiceWilliam RiceFuller Brush ManJack SmithJack SmithDr. ShrinkelsteinRobin WintersRobin WintersMovie Actor

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Frequently asked questions about The Trap Door

What is The Trap Door about?

A Nietzschian parable on the fate of innocence, THE TRAP DOOR follows the mishaps of Jeremy (John Ahearn) as he is fired by his boss (Jenny Holzer), gets laughed out of court by Judge Gary Indiana, loses his girlfriend to sleazy Richard Prince, is hustled by prospective employer (Bill Rice) and mauled by predatory bird-women. Finally, he seeks the help of a shrink (the legendary Jack Smith) who turns out to be the most demented of all.

How long is The Trap Door?

The Trap Door has a runtime of 70 minutes.