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About 1998 film directed by Steven Spielberg
Genres drama, action, war
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Robert Rodat
Starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, John de Lancie, Bryan Cranston, Giovanni Ribisi, Paul Giamatti, Nathan Fillion
Music John Williams
Runtime 169 min
Country United States
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