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Kramer vs. Kramer
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About 1979 film by Robert Benton
Genres drama
Directed by Robert Benton
Written by Robert Benton
Starring Meryl Streep, Dustin Hoffman, Jane Alexander, JoBeth Williams, Justin Henry, Howard Duff, Joe Seneca, George Coe
Music Antonio Vivaldi, Henry Purcell
Runtime 100 min
Country United States
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