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The Starfish(1952)
Status: Released
Date: 1952-09-30
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Time: 0h 45m
Overview:
Three children, holidaying in a small Cornish fishing village, become intrigued by the locals' tales of an elusive witch.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Mount Pleasant Productions
BFI Video
Movie: The Starfish
Top 10 Billed Cast
Kenneth Griffith
Jack Trevennick
Video Trailer The Starfish
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The Starfish (1950) | BFI National Archive - Featurette
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