Cool Jazz and Coconuts(1985)
The actress is to produce a play with the local amateur group and old romantic flames are rekindled. At the same time an American army unit is making experiments with a new and powerful energy source in the vicinity, promising the community a prosperous future.
Movie: Cool Jazz and Coconuts
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Oddur
Helga
Karl
Björn
Dr. W.
Bjarki Tryggvason
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The actress is to produce a play with the local amateur group and old romantic flames are rekindled. At the same time an American army unit is making experiments with a new and powerful energy source in the vicinity, promising the community a prosperous future.
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1985-03-16
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