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Narnia's Lost Poet: The Secret Lives and Loves of C.S. Lewis
Genres
Documentary
Overview
C.S. Lewis's biographer A.N. Wilson goes in search of the man behind Narnia, a highly secretive man whose personal life was marked by the loss of the three women he most loved.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2013-11-27
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
6.9
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
A.N. Wilson
Self - Presenter
Robert Hardy
Self - Interviewee
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