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200948 minPG-13documentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Making War Horse

200948 minPG-13documentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Michael Morpurgo's children's novel became one of the most popular and acclaimed productions in the National Theatre's history.

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Michael Morpurgo's children's novel became one of the most popular and acclaimed productions in the National Theatre's history.

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Phil Grabsky

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The story of how Michael Morpurgo's children's novel became one of the most popular and acclaimed productions in the National Theatre's history.

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