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The Heron and the Crane(1974)
Status: Released
Date: 1974-01-01
69%
36 Votes
Time: 0h 10m
Overview:
Animated short about a love between a heron and a crane.
Languages: Russian.
Countries:
Soviet Union
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Movie: The Heron and the Crane
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Иннокентий Смоктуновский
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Overview
Animated short about a love between a heron and a crane.
Release Date
1974-01-01
Average
6.9
Rating:
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