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Call Me Captain
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Call Me Captain

1961-07-01 · 27 min · Not rated

Documentary

The Norfolk Broads tourist film promotes the pleasures of boating.

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Directors
Jenny Tipper
Production companies
BFI
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Pete MurrayNarrator

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