To a Very Old Woman (1974)
Overview
A short film commissioned by CBC based on a poem by Canadian poet Irving Layton.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.0664 |
Directed By
Paul Quigley
TOP CAST
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