The Old Curiosity Shop | |
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Directed by | Warwick Gilbert |
Written by | Alex Buzo |
Based on | novel by Charles Dickens |
Produced by | Eddie Graham |
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Running time | 75 mins |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
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