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A Sad Flower in the Sand
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A Sad Flower in the Sand

2001
Directed byJan Louter
1h 4m

About a largely unsung writer of the twentieth century: John Fante, the renegade author whose highly autobiographical novels illustrate his deep-rooted love of Los Angeles and his struggles working through poverty and prejudice.

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Robert TowneSelfDan FanteSelfJoyce FanteSelf
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Jim FanteSelf
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Nicholas PapCharles Bukowski (voice)
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Documentary
STATUSReleased
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NR

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