

Yardbird
2012-05-16 · 13 min · ★ 6.8
A young girl who lives in a remote wrecking yard takes on the local bullies when they travel out to torment her father.
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- Directors
- Michael Spiccia
- Production companies
- Bridle Path Films
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mitzi Ruhlmann
Wade Briggs
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