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Dennis Does Pakistan(2019)
Status: Released
Date: 2019-04-13
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Overview:
Australian journalist Dennis Freedman travels to Pakistan to discover for himself what links this country so strongly to the sport of cricket. This documentary provides a unique insight into Pakistani culture, Islam and cricket.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Pakistan
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Cricingif
Movie: Dennis Does Pakistan
Top 8 Billed Cast
Dennis Freedman
Himself
Imran Khan Niazi
Himself
Misbah-ul-Haq
Himself
Zaheer Abbas
Himself
Adnan Akmal
Himself
Moin Khan
Himself
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Australian journalist Dennis Freedman travels to Pakistan to discover for himself what links this country so strongly to the sport of cricket. This documentary provides a unique insight into Pakistani culture, Islam and cricket.
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2019-04-13
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