| The Almost Man | |
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 Film poster | |
| Norwegian | Mer eller mindre mann |
| Directed by | Martin Lund |
| Starring | Henrik Rafaelsen Egil Birkeland |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
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