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The Magic of Méliès(1997)
Status: Released
Date: 1997-01-01
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11 Votes
Time: 2h 11m
Overview:
A walk through the life and work of the brilliant French filmmaker Georges Méliès (1861-1938), pioneer of special and visual effects.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Sodaperaga Productions
Productions Sheherazade
La Sept-Arte
Movie: The Magic of Méliès
Top 10 Billed Cast
Marina Moncade
Self - Narrator (voice)
Daniel Ceccaldi
Méliès (voice)
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