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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains

2003•3h 0m•7.8/10
Documentary

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7.8/10(4)

The American Film Institute celebrates 100 years of film by recognizing the top 50 film heroes and top 50 film villains of all time.

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AFI

Language

EN

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Self - Host

Randy Thomas

Self - Announcer (voice)

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