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The Dumb Waiter
UNITED STATES · 1985

The Dumb Waiter

Robert Altman
assassination waiting mystery communication breakdown absurdism
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Synopsis

In the kitchen, two assassins await the arrival of their victim. But someone keeps sending them messages via the dumb waiter.

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