The Portrait 1999
The Portrait ★½ 1999 (R)
A distaff version of “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Beautiful woman meets strange photographer whose work is weird. Nevertheless, she poses for him and, after seeing the results, unwittingly vows to remain as eternally youthful as her portrait. But the photo shows the real story as time passes by. 85m/C VHS, DVD . Gabriella Hall, Jenna Bodnar, Avalon Anders, Christopher Johnston; D: David Goldner; W: David Goldner; C: Rocky Dijon. VIDEO
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