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Hans Christian Andersen(1952)
Status: Released
Date: 1952-12-19
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72 Votes
Time: 1h 52m
The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!
Overview:
A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Movie: Hans Christian Andersen
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A small-town shoemaker with a knack for spinning yarns, Hans encounters happiness and heartbreak on his road to becoming a full-fledged writer.
Release Date
1952-12-19
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The glorious story of the greatest storyteller of them all!
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