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The Devil You Know: Inside the Mind of Todd McFarlane

2001•1h 17m•7.8/10
Documentary

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7.8/10(2)

A film about the life and career of the famed Canadian comic book talent.

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Production

ONF | NFB

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Todd McFarlane

Todd McFarlane

Himself

Jim Salicrup

Himself

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