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In Search of the Last Action Heroes

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The most comprehensive retrospective of the '80s action film genre ever made.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2019-09-01

Runtime: 140 mins

Director: Oliver Harper

Spoken language: English, Français

Genres: Documentary, Action

Original title: In Search of the Last Action Heroes

Production Companies: CreatorVC

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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