The Astronomer's Dream

The Astronomer's Dream

1900•3m•7.0/10

FantasyHorrorComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.0/10(226)

An astronomer has a terrifying dream.

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Production

Star Film

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

Astronomer

Jehanne d'Alcy

Jehanne d'Alcy

Phoebe

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