The Penitent | |
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Directed by | Cliff Osmond |
Written by | Cliff Osmond |
Produced by | Michael Fitzgerald |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Robin Vidgeon |
Edited by | Peter Taylor |
Music by | Alex North |
Distributed by | Cineworld Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
Countries | United States Mexico |
Language | English |
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