Mr Smith | |
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Directed by | Adrian Lyne |
Written by | Adrian Lyne |
Produced by | Gower Frost |
Cinematography | Terry Bedford |
Edited by | David Garland |
Production company | Jennie & Co. |
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Running time | 38 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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