The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
A grand, snowy fantasy adventure that balances wonder and peril, sweeping you into a magical world with a warm, heroic heart.
About 2005 film directed by Andrew Adamson
Genres fantasy, action, Christmas
Directed by Andrew Adamson
Written by Andrew Adamson, Stephen McFeely, Christopher Markus, Ann Peacock
Starring Liam Neeson, Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Michael Madsen, Jim Broadbent, Rupert Everett, Anna Popplewell, Georgie Henley
Music Harry Gregson-Williams
Runtime 143 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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