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The Witches of the Orient
Genres
Documentary
Overview
The Japanese volleyball players called the “Oriental Witches” are now in their 70s. From the formation of the team at the factory until their victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, memories and legends rise to the surface and blend inextricably.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$1967
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
2021-07-16
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
14
Vote Average
6.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Kinuko Tanida
self
Yoko Shinozaki
self
Katsumi Matsumura
self
Yuriko Handa
self
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