Cowards Bend the Knee

Nan
1h 4m
2003
6.2 /10 (27)

Overview

When he takes his girlfriend to a seedy abortion clinic in the back room of a combination hair salon / bordello, Guy Maddin meets the madam’s daughter and falls in love. But she won’t let any man touch her until her father’s murder has been avenged.

Country : Canada
Languages : English
Released Date: 2003-01-22

Top Billed Cast

Darcy Fehr

Guy Maddin

Melissa Dionisio

Meta

Tara Birtwhistle

Liliom

Louis Negin

Dr. Fusi

Amy Stewart

Veronica

Mike Bell

Mo Mott

David Stuart Evans

Shaky

Victor Cowie

Maddin's father

Erica Genereux Smith

Customer

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