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The Wizard of Malta

The Wizard of Malta

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DocumentaryCrimeFantasy

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Douglas Davis presents his interpretations of The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Wizard of Oz (1939), and Napoleon in the triptych style of the finale of the Abel Gance version of the latter.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

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Release Date

22 October 1981

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Cast

Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton

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