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Apocalypto
A breathless, brutal chase through lush jungle that grips you with dread and raw survival energy from start to finish.
About 2006 film by Mel Gibson
Genres drama, historical drama
Directed by Mel Gibson
Written by Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
Starring Rudy Youngblood, Raoul Trujillo, Mayra Sérbulo, Dalia Hernández, Gerardo Taracena, Israel Contreras, Morris Birdyellowhead
Music James Horner
Runtime 139 min
Country United States, Mexico
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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