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Punch and Judy: Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy

1981· 0h 47m

DocumentaryAnimation

Directed by Timothy Quay, Keith Griffiths, Stephen Quay, Larry Sider

6.3/ 10

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Overview

An unusual documentary from the Brothers Quay and Keith Griffiths about the history of the Punch and Judy puppet show.

Cast

Percy Press Snr.

Punchman

Percy Press Jnr.

Punchman

Peter Lovstrom

Bottler

Joe Melia

Joe Melia

Punch (voice)

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