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Hail, Caesar!
A wry, bustling backstage comedy that juggles kidnappings and studio crises with dry wit and affectionate nostalgia.
About 2016 film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen
Genres comedy, mystery, aqua-musical
Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Starring Scarlett Johansson, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Ralph Fiennes, Tilda Swinton, Dolph Lundgren, Channing Tatum, Michael Gambon
Music Carter Burwell
Runtime 106 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
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