Drug Lord: The Legend of Shorty

Drug Lord: The Legend of Shorty

2014•1h 30m•6.5/10

Documentary

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6.5/10(8)

The Legend of Shorty is the story of a man and a myth

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Film4 Productions

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EN

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Released

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