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Act of Being Polite

  • 1980
  • 1m
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6.7/10
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A hazy moment of relationship turmoil between a man and a woman with the iconic Residents eyeballs for heads.A hazy moment of relationship turmoil between a man and a woman with the iconic Residents eyeballs for heads.A hazy moment of relationship turmoil between a man and a woman with the iconic Residents eyeballs for heads.

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    • The Residents
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      • The Residents
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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Residents: Act of Being Polite
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      1 minute
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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