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Directed by | Abel Gance |
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Cinematography | Christian Matras |
Edited by | Léonide Azar |
Music by | Hans May |
Production company | Tarice Film |
Distributed by | Consortium du Film |
Release date | 26 February 1940 |
Running time | 103 minutes |
Country | France |
Language | French |
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