Million Dollar Pigeons

The stakes are sky high.

Genres

DocumentaryDrama

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Pigeon masters from across the globe compete in the highest-stakes bird races on the planet. Fame, fortune and livelihoods rest on the wings of these feathered athletes in this hilarious and charming story.

Others

Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

98 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

21 April 2022

Country

Ireland

Cast

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