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In the film business, it's basically honor among thieves.

Abel Ferrara

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Abel Ferrara
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: July 18
Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Editor
Film Producer
Screenwriter
New York City
New York
Thieves
Basically
Honor
Among
Business
Film

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