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Is Anybody There?

A young boy who lives in an old folks' home strikes up a friendship with a retired magician.

20091h 35mPG-13Drama

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About Is Anybody There?

Directors
John Crowley
Cast
Michael Caine, Bill Milner, David Morrissey, Anne-Marie Duff, Rosemary Harris, Ralph Riach
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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