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The Rideout Case
1980
96 minutes (1 hrs 36 mins)
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Directed by
Peter Levin
Starring
Mickey Rourke · Linda Hamilton · Rip Torn · Eugene Roche · Conchata Ferrell · Gail Strickland
Release dates
US release30th October 1980
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