She Had Her Gun All Ready

She Had Her Gun All Ready

She Had Her Gun All Ready

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She Had Her Gun All Ready

1978

0h 27m

7.6(7 votes)

Drama

Crime

Romance

Overview

Two women – one passive and resigned, the other aggressive and domineering – interact in various locations in New York city. The film explores the dynamic between them before ending with a showdown at the roller-coaster on Coney Island.

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2 featured cast members

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Pat Place

Lydia Lunch

Lydia Lunch

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Directed by: Vivienne Dick
Written by: Vivienne Dick

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