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Limelight (1952)

Limelight (1952)

G 137 minutes EN Romance , Drama , Music
The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
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