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Release Year1977
Runtime0h 23m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Family
Votes1
DirectorNick De Noia
WritersDavid Wolf
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Magnificent Major
About The Magnificent Major
A young girl learns the importance of reading, when she ends up in a dystopian future where reading is banned.
Directed by Nick De Noia, The Magnificent Major leans on a strong ensemble — Tisha Campbell, Anthony Mucci, Renee Haynes — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1977.
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