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March 13, 2008

Disc-missed

While investigating Gov. Spitzer's possible financial improprieties, federal authorities decided to have a look at his Netflix queue.

Wedged between "Live Free or Die Hard" and "The Good Shepherd," according to one source, were numerous "Pretty Woman" rentals, plus:

"Hustle," with Burt Reynold's cop and Catherine Deneuve's high-priced hooker speaking the langweege of love.

"Blaze," with Paul Newman as Louisiana Gov. Earl K. Long and Lolita Davidovich as his ballsy consort.

"Jefferson in Paris," about a pre-email politician who avoided scandal.

"Klute," with Jane Fonda as Bree Daniels, a pricey but conflicted New York hooker.

"Elmer Gantry," with the Oscar'd Shirley Jones as the evangelist's cat-house contributor.

"Primary Colors," with John Travolta making a reckless run up to the White House.

Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" -- a.k.a. the art-film defense.

And -- tagged "research??" -- "The Fortune," a Prohibition farce with Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty transporting Stockard Channing across states lines for immoral purposes.

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