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About 1970 film by David Lean
Genres drama
Directed by David Lean
Written by Robert Bolt
Starring Robert Mitchum, John Mills, Trevor Howard, Sarah Miles, Leo McKern, Christopher Jones, Barry Jackson, Barry Foster
Music Maurice Jarre
Runtime 189 min
Country United Kingdom
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