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The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Summary: In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge.
Runtime: 2 h 00 min
MPAA: PG
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 24,000,000
Domestic: $ 49,981
International: $ 1,860,565
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