The Wizard of Malta (1981)
Overview
Douglas Davis presents his interpretations of The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Wizard of Oz (1939), and Napoleon in the triptych style of the finale of the Abel Gance version of the latter.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.829 |
Directed By
Alex Roshuk
TOP CAST
Diane Keaton
Narrator
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