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The White Stadium
The White Stadium

The White Stadium

Genres

Documentary

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A profile of the 1928 Olympic Games in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

124 mins

Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

19 March 1928

Country

Switzerland

Cast

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