The House of the Spirits
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Overview
A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.
Genres
- Romance
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1993-10-21
Budget: $25000000
Revenue: $6265311
Runtime: 140 min
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