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Coal Miner's Daughter (1980)

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Year of Induction: 2019

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Length

125 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

2 months ago

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Format
UHD Blu-ray
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Year of Induction: 2019

Length
125 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
2 months ago
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