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The Crown
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About British–American television drama series
Genres drama, historical
Created by Peter Morgan
Written by Peter Morgan
Starring Gillian Anderson, Helena Bonham Carter, Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, Matt Smith, Imelda Staunton, Charles Dance, Claire Foy
Music Rupert Gregson-Williams
Length 6 seasons, 60 episodes
Network Netflix
Country United States, United Kingdom
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