Gargoyles: Guardians of the Gate

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Tim White
Tim White

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Simon Verity
Simon Verity

Himself

Stephen Happel
Stephen Happel

Himself

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    This documentary takes a look at gargoyles, the stone or cement creatures that adorn the lofty tops of buildings. Thought by some to contain the trapped souls of the condemned and believed by others to ward off evil, these adornments are sources of curiosity even today.

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    1994-03-30

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