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Touch the Wall(2014)
Status: Released
Date: 2014-11-15
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Time: 1h 41m
Overview:
Swimming superstar Missy Franklin was destined for greatness at an early age, but it wasn't until the arrival of Veteran Kara Lynn Joyce that those sky-high expectations began to take shape.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom,
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Touch the Wall, LLC
Movie: Touch the Wall
Top 3 Billed Cast
Michael Phelps
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