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The Man Who Could Not Dream

2012-02-08 · 15 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama · Fantasy

Samuel is 9 years old, he will be remembered as a thief, an arsonist and a murderer.

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Directors
James Armstrong, Kasimir Burgess
Production companies
Gozer Media
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Geoffrey RushGeoffrey RushNarrator / Talking Bird
Alan BroughAlan BroughAdult Samuel / Samuel's Family
Walter SmithersBoy Samuel
Fred WhitlockSamuel's Father
Tania LacySamuel's Mother
Craig McLaughlinDoctor
William GluthPrincipal
Hayley MoxonYoung Miss Calculo
Vivianne BentonOlder Miss Calculo
Peter NobleSamuel's Boss
Peter HardyPeter HardyCostume Shop Owner
Scott RoganBully

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