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The World at War(1973)
82%
153 Votes
Overview
A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.
Type: Documentary
Status: Ended
Languages: GermanFrenchEnglish
Countries:
United Kingdom
United States of America
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Top 1 Billed Cast
Laurence Olivier
Narrator
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