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Mata Hari (1931)
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Mata Hari (1931)

Crime, Drama, Romance • 1h 29m

Overview

A semi-fictionalized account of the life of Mata Hari, an exotic dancer who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I.

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Length

89 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Mata-Hari

Last Updated

9 months ago

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Length
89 mins
Type
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Alternative Titles
Mata-Hari
Last Updated
9 months ago
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