
The Picnic(1976)
A crusty old English General leads his eccentric family on a family picnic trip, and comic chaos ensues.

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A crusty old English General leads his eccentric family on a family picnic trip, and comic chaos ensues.
Release Date
1976-04-01
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7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
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English
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