One Chance

~The incredible true story of an underdog who never gave up.

Overview

This film follows the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2013-09-09
Budget: $0
Revenue: $10900434
Runtime: 103 min

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