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Imitation of Life

Imitation of Life

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Documentary

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Portrait of filmmaker Douglas Sirk.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1983

Country

Switzerland

Cast

Douglas Sirk

Douglas Sirk

Self

Hilde Jary

Hilde Jary

Self

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