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The Plumber

The Plumber

When your waterworks come back to haunt you!

19796.41h 17m

Overview

A young couple, living in a campus apartment complex, are repeatedly harassed by an eccentric plumber, who subjects them to a series of bizarre mind games while making unnecessary repairs to their bathroom.

Directed by Peter Weir
Written by Peter Weir, Harold Lander
Produced by Matt Carroll
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Top Cast

Ivar Kants

Ivar Kants

Max

Judy Morris

Judy Morris

Jill Cowper

Robert Coleby

Robert Coleby

Brian Cowper

Candy Raymond

Candy Raymond

Meg

Henri Szeps

Henri Szeps

David Medavoy

Y

Yomi Abioudan

Dr. Matu

B

Beverley Roberts

Dr. Japari

B

Bruce Rosen

Dr. Don Felder

D

Daphne Grey

Caretaker's wife

Meme Thorne

Meme Thorne

Anna

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Themes & Keywords

plumberpsychological thriller

About The Plumber

The Plumber is a tv movie, thriller, comedy, horror film released in 1979 exploring themes of plumber, psychological thriller. Directed by Peter Weir, it stars Ivar Kants, Judy Morris, Robert Coleby. A young couple, living in a campus apartment complex, are repeatedly harassed by an eccentric plumber, who subjects them to a series of bizarre mind games while making unnecessary repairs to their bathroom.

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