Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender
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Overview
Archive footage of interviews, concerts and personal material bring to light the solo performance work of Mercury, the lead singer of Queen.
Genres
- Music
- Documentary
General Information
Release Date: 2012-09-24
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 107 min
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