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Film Details

PG
UK Theatrical Release Date: Dec 31st 2010
Genre
- Drama,
- Mystery/suspense,
- Crime,
- Thriller,
- Film Noir
Starring
Director
- Howard Hawks
Screenwriter
- William Faulkner,
- Leigh Brackett
Studio Warner Bros. Pictures

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