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Directed by | Harley Cokeliss |
Screenplay by | Michael Tupy |
Story by | Jackie Collins |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Paris Connections is a 2010 British film directed by Harley Cokeliss. [1] The script was written by Michael Tupy, based on a thriller by Jackie Collins. [2] The film was the first direct to DVD film that the British supermarket firm Tesco produced, when trying to diversify its business.
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