Prison(1949)
A filmmaker sets out to create the greatest film in history, but finds out that human abilities have limits.
Movie: Prison
Top 10 Billed Cast
Birgitta Carolina Söderberg
Thomas
Sofi
Martin Grande
Peter
Linnea
Paul
Mrs. Bohlin
Alf
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A filmmaker sets out to create the greatest film in history, but finds out that human abilities have limits.
Release Date
1949-03-19
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7.1
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