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Around the Block(2013)
Status: Released
Date: 2013-09-06
51%
38 Votes
Time: 1h 44m
Overview:
A young Aboriginal boy is torn between his unexpected love of acting and the disintegration of his family.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia,
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Tree
Kick Pictures
Movie: Around the Block
Top 10 Billed Cast
Christina Ricci
Dino Chalmers
Jack Thompson
Mr. O'Donnell
Damian Walshe-Howling
Mr. Graham
Matt Nable
Jack Wood
Daniel Henshall
Simon
Ruby Rose
Hannah
Ursula Yovich
Chrissie
Madeleine Madden
Williemai
Niki Owen
Mrs. Ross
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Overview
A young Aboriginal boy is torn between his unexpected love of acting and the disintegration of his family.
Release Date
2013-09-06
Average
5.132
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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