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| The Love of Lionel's Life | |
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| Written by | Des Power Tony Cavanagh |
| Directed by | John Ruane |
| Starring | Alex Dimitriades Matt Day Nadine Garner |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Simone North Tony Cavanagh |
| Running time | 95 mins |
| Original release | |
| Release | 9 July 2000 |
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