The Prophecies of Nostradamus

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The Prophecies of Nostradamus
Based on Nostradamus
Written by Alan Hopgood
Directed by Paul Drane
Starring John Waters
Narrated byKirk Alexander
Music byMargaret Byrne
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerPaul Drane
CinematographyDavid Haskins
EditorScott McLennan
Running time96 minutes
Original release
Network Seven Network
Release1979 (1979)

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References

  1. Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p126