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America America

One man's struggle to the golden shore

A young Anatolian Greek, entrusted with his family's fortune, loses it en route to Istanbul and dreams of going to America.

19632h 54mPGDrama, History

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About America America

Directors
Elia Kazan
Cast
Stathis Giallelis, Frank Wolff, Harry Davis, Elena Karam, Estelle Hemsley, Gregory Rozakis
Genres
Drama, History
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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