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The World at War(1973)
83%
170 Votes
Overview
A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.
Type: Documentary
Status: Ended
Languages: EnglishFrenchGerman
Countries:
United Kingdom
United States of America
Networks:
Production Companies:
Top 1 Billed Cast
Laurence Olivier
Narrator
Photo Type :Total items
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