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Spotlight on the Highlands
Spotlight on the Highlands

Spotlight on the Highlands

Genres

Documentary

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It's 1948 and hydro-electric power is transforming Scotland's Grampians.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

18 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 February 1948

Country

United Kingdom

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