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Woody allen's chasidic romp

March 15, 2012 11:55

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Simon Rocker,

Simon Rocker

1 min read

Woody Allen's on-screen appearances are now few and far between but he has been persuaded to go in front of the camera for actor-director John Turturro's next film, Fading Gigolo.

The 75-year-old movie-maker, who won an Oscar for screenwriting this month, plays a pimp whose occupation does not go down well with his Chasidic neighbours.

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