Slipway (1978)
Overview
A young man receiving medical treatment in the hospital reminisces about fishing in the small dory his grandfather owned.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.172 |
Directed By
David Pope
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