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Scenic Wonders of America: American West
Scenic Wonders of America: American West

Scenic Wonders of America: American West

Genres

Documentary

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Start where America's mighty Mississippi empties into the Gulf of Mexico... voyage upriver and wonder at the majesty of the Great Lakes... then head west to take in some of our country's most incredible scenic highlights.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

61 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1991

Country

United States of America

Cast

Peter Donat

Peter Donat

Narrator (voice)

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