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Rescuing a Fantasy Classic

Rescuing a Fantasy Classic

Genres

Documentary

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A comprehensive and fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the restoration process of restoring 3-strip Cinerama for the 1962 film "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm".

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

41 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

31 December 2021

Country

United States of America

Cast

David Strohmaier

David Strohmaier

Himself

Randy Gitsch

Randy Gitsch

Himself

James Vandever

James Vandever

Himself

Steven Anastasi

Steven Anastasi

Himself

John Polito

John Polito

Himself

Tom H. March

Tom H. March

Himself

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