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About 2011 US film directed by Tate Taylor
Genres drama, comedy drama, female buddy, white savior
Directed by Tate Taylor
Written by Tate Taylor
Starring Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain, Sissy Spacek, Octavia Spencer, Allison Janney, Bryce Dallas Howard, Mary Steenburgen
Music Thomas Newman
Runtime 146 min
Country United States
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