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The Mystery of Dr Martinu(1993)
Status: Released
Date: 1993-09-27
58%
8 Votes
Time: 1h 1m
Overview:
This biographical film of Czech composer Martinu is in two parts: the first part is a recurring dream; the second, a Freudian analysis of the dream.
Languages: Czech, English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies: 
RM Associates
Movie: The Mystery of Dr Martinu
Top 8 Billed Cast
Patrick Ryecart
Bohuslav Martinu
Mac McDonald
The Official
Dylan Brown
Jason
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Overview
This biographical film of Czech composer Martinu is in two parts: the first part is a recurring dream; the second, a Freudian analysis of the dream.
Release Date
1993-09-27
Average
5.75
Rating:
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