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Born Wild
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Born Wild

1995-09-01 · 94 min · ★ 5.8

Drama

A young documentary filmmaker working for a struggling television station travels to South Africa for work.

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Directors
Dee McLachlan
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Countries
South Africa
Status
Released

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Brooke ShieldsBrooke ShieldsChristine Shaye
Martin SheenMartin SheenDan Walker
David KeithDavid KeithJack Hutton
Renée EstevezRenée Estevez
Greg LatterGreg Latter
Norman AnsteyNorman Anstey

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