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| Old Mac | |
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| Directed by | Michael Winner |
| Produced by | Olive Negus-Fancey |
| Starring | Charles Lamb Vi Stevens |
| Cinematography | Dick Bayley |
| Edited by | Frank Burnley Betty Gooch |
Release date |
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Running time | 53 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Old Mac is a 1961 film directed by Michael Winner. [1]
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