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Uncle Bob
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Uncle Bob

2010-06-26 · 78 min · ★ 4.3

Documentary

Robert Oppel's documentary about the life and murder of his uncle and namesake, Robert Opel, the man who streaked the Academy Awards in 1974.

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Directors
Robert Oppel
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United States of America
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DivineDivineSelf
Abel FerraraAbel FerraraSelf
Touko LaaksonenSelf
Robert OppelRobert OppelSelf
Bill BowersSelf
Robert OpelSelf

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