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Tinker

Tinker

Genres

DocumentaryDrama

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Semi-documentary, focusing on the training young boys receive before they are sent down the mines on their first job.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

70 mins

Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

01 November 1949

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Derek Smith

Derek Smith

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