Lee

~Some wounds you cannot see.

Overview

The true story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

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General Information

Release Date: 2024-09-12
Budget: $0
Revenue: $23508220
Runtime: 117 min

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