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The Selfish Giant(2013)
Status: Released
Date: 2013-10-25
73%
238 Votes
Time: 1h 31m
Overview:
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Revenue: $12,189.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Selfish Giant
Top 10 Billed Cast
Shaun Thomas
Swifty
Sean Gilder
Kitten
Lorraine Ashbourne
Mary
Ian Burfield
Mick Brazil
Steve Evets
Price Drop Swift
Siobhan Finneran
Mrs. Swift
Ralph Ineson
Johnny Jones
Rebecca Manley
Michelle 'Shelly' Fenton
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