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The Quetta Earthquake
The Quetta Earthquake

The Quetta Earthquake

Genres

Documentary

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Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

31 May 1935

Country

United Kingdom

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