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“They feel guilty for having survived so they pretend the bad things never happened Exodus (1960) screenplay”

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Dalton Trumbo
Dalton Trumbo

Dalton Trumbo was an American screenwriter who made significant contributions to the film industry. Born on December 9, 1905, and passing away on September 10, 1976, Trumbo's career spanned several decades, during which he wrote scripts for numerous films. more

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