Movie: The Bead Game

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    The Bead Game

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    To a percussive soundtrack, a succession of more complex animals forms and is consumed by their successors (all formed from beads). Finally, We reach man, who develops ever more sophisticated forms of war.

  • Release Date

    1977-12-31

  • Average

    6.6

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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