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The Automaton

2019-03-23 · 22 min · ★ 7.3

Science Fiction · Western

In 1897, a young widow returns to the family farm where she discovers her late husband's attempt at building a primitive sentient machine.

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Directors
W. Alex Reeves
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United States of America
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Nicole WylandNicole WylandMargaret Woodruff
John EnnisJohn EnnisOtto / Dr. Carl Woodruff (voice)
Mindee de LaceyMindee de LaceyHelen Herring
Jill RemezJill RemezMrs. Cooper
Bruno OliverPastor Evans

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