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Molly's Game
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About 2017 film directed by Aaron Sorkin
Genres drama, biographical
Directed by Aaron Sorkin
Written by Aaron Sorkin
Starring Kevin Costner, Idris Elba, Jessica Chastain, Michael Cera, Graham Greene, Jeremy Strong, Chris O'Dowd, Rachel Skarsten
Music Daniel Pemberton
Runtime 140 min
Country United States
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