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The Pledge(1982)
Status: Released
Date: 1982-07-11
55%
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Time: 0h 21m
Overview:
Three criminals pledge to free the soul of their friend from his gibbeted corpse in this short film based on 'The Highwayman' by Lord Dunsany.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Southern Arts
Fantasy Films
Movie: The Pledge
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Three criminals pledge to free the soul of their friend from his gibbeted corpse in this short film based on 'The Highwayman' by Lord Dunsany.
Release Date
1982-07-11
Average
5.5
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