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Fade to Black 2004

Following a failed marriage and career setbacks, Orson Welles journeys to Italy seeking a fresh start. While filming, he becomes entangled in a complex situation involving the murder of an actor, exposing a dangerous network of intrigue, political machinations, and dark secrets within the film industry.

Following a failed marriage and career setbacks, Orson Welles journeys to Italy seeking a fresh start. While filming, he becomes entangled in a complex situation involving the murder of an actor, exposing a dangerous network of intrigue, political machinations, and dark secrets within the film industry.

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59

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5.4 /10

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68

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