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About 1991 biographical film directed by Oliver Stone
Genres drama, biographical, musical
Directed by Oliver Stone
Written by Oliver Stone
Starring Robert F. Kennedy, Oliver Stone, Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Michael Madsen, Kyle MacLachlan, Billy Idol, Lisa Edelstein
Runtime 140 min
Country United States
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