Americana
There's a dark horse in the American Dream.
Genres
Overview
In a small town in rural Kansas, a troubled veteran attempts to restore an old merry-go-round ride.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
91 min
Release Date
1981-05-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.5
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Buffalo
The Local Dog
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6.4
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7.2
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6.7
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7.5
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6.6
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6.6
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6.4
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6.3
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6.4
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6.8
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