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Freeway | |
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Directed by | Francis Delia |
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Based on | Freeway by Deanne Barkley |
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Cinematography | Frank Byers |
Edited by | Philip Sgriccia |
Music by | Joe Delia |
Production company | Gower Street Pictures |
Distributed by | New World Pictures |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $142,671 |
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