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To Good To Be True?

To Good To Be True?

Genres

Documentary

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Film profile of gay rock star/political activist Tom Robinson, intercut with the Tom Robinson Band in concert

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1979

Country

Cast

Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson

Self

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