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| Heartwood | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lanny Cotler |
| Written by | Lanny Cotler Stephen L. Cotler |
| Produced by | Stephen L. Cotler |
| Starring | Jason Robards Hilary Swank |
| Cinematography | Rob Sweeney |
| Music by | Ray Colcord |
Release date | 1998 |
Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Heartwood is a 1998 American independent drama film written and directed by Lanny Cotler and starring Jason Robards and Hilary Swank. [1] [2]
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