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Quick Info

Rating

6.5/10

Release1985

Runtime1h 18m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Gorky Film Studios

Movie

Pernicious Sunday

1985

1h 18m

6.5

Comedy

Family

Synopsis

A new boy impressed everybody by his knowledge during the history lesson but this impression didn't last long.

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