Death and the Mother (1988)
Overview
Black-and-white, etched-wood animation tale about the Grim Reaper. In a remote forest, Death in disguise calls on a woman and her baby daughter.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.126 |
Directed By
Ruth Lingford
Crew
Hans Christian Andersen
Ruth Lingford
Nigel Broadbent
Ruth Lingford
Dick Arnall
Ruth Lingford
Jack Stew
TOP CAST
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