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Once A Jolly Swagman
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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Lieferstatus:
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i.d.R. innert 14-28 Tagen versandfertig
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VÖ :
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24.01.2011
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EAN-Code:
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5060105720680 |
Aka:
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Maniacs on Wheels Wettfahrt mit dem Tod Wettfahrt mit dem Tode |
Jahr/Land:
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1949 ( Grossbritannien ) |
Laufzeit:
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89 min. |
FSK/Rating:
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U |
Genre:
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Drama
/ Romantik
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Sport |
Sprachen:
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English
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Untertitel:
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None |
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Inhalt: |
Once A Jolly Swagman is a British cIassic released on DVD for the first time. Centred around the sport of speedway racing (and filmed at New Cross, home to speedway from 1934 to 1963) this British gem captures genuine speedway history and hi-lights the popularity of the sport at that time. Starring a briIliant young and upcoming British star cast: Dirk Bogarde, Thora Hird, Sid James and BilI Compo Owen, Once A JoIly Swagman bursts an authentic touch of nostaIgia and captures the post war spirit. Dirk Bogarde pIays BilI Fox, a locaI factory worker. Tired of his monotonous job BiIl defies his parents wishes and takes a job as a novice at the locaI speedway. Through the heIp of his manager (Sid James) Bill quickIy gains success, fame and attention at the track through his daring driving. Here he meets Dotty, a gIamorous society woman. As he moves into a new and exciting social circIe, BiII is quick to forget his roots and his girIfriend Pat. After a sequence of quarrels with Dotty, BiII soon becomes aware of the shaIIowness of his existence forcing him to face a diIemma..... carry on racing and loose the woman he truIy loves, or marry Pat and leave racing behind. |
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