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The Fountainhead (1949)
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3.5

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TSPDT

2026: #914
2025: #925
2024: #945
2023: #928

Length

114 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

7 months ago

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Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release
Format
HD Streaming
TSPDT
2026: #914
2025: #925
2024: #945
2023: #928
Length
114 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
7 months ago
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