Man From London
January 2012
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Cast and credits
Actors | Miroslav Krobot, Tilda Swinton, Ági Szirtes, János Derzsi, Erika Bók, Gyula Pauer |
Director | Béla Tarr |
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Audio language
French (Stereo)
Rental period
Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
139 minutes
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