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Las Vegas: An Unconventional History: Part 2 - American Mecca

Las Vegas: An Unconventional History: Part 2 - American Mecca

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The continued story of the circumstances that led to the founding of what would become a huge tourist destination in the desert.

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

15 November 2005

Country

Cast

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Narrator

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