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The Maestro Rides Again

The Maestro Rides Again

Genres

Documentary

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Les Blank continued filming the Maestro after the original film “The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists” was completed. Here are the Maestro’s latest creations and more on his uncompromising philosophy of art and life.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

29 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

01 January 2005

Country

United States of America

Cast

Gerald Gaxiola

Gerald Gaxiola

Interviewee

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