The Magnificent Major

The Magnificent Major

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The Magnificent Major

1977

0h 23m

8.0(1 votes)

Fantasy

Family

Overview

A young girl learns the importance of reading, when she ends up in a dystopian future where reading is banned.

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NBC

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Tisha Campbell

Daisy Bunsen

Tisha Campbell

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Anthony Mucci

The Grand Poloni

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Renee Haynes

Renee

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John Nevitt

Gary

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Alex Paez

Marin

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Paul Ganatt

The Magnificent Major

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Writing

Isaac Asimov

Self - Guest Host

Isaac Asimov

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