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All About a Prima Ballerina

1980-11-17 · 85 min · ★ 7.0

Drama

An actor and his protege lock themselves away from the world while he rehearses for a part in an upcoming feature.

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Directors
Vladek Sheybal
Production companies
Chestnut Tree Productions, George Bekes production
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Keith AlexanderKeith AlexanderPeter
Gabrielle DrakeGabrielle DrakeBarbara
Vladek SheybalVladek SheybalMarcus
Ruiz Cesar

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