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Attracta (1983)
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Attracta is a 1983 Irish drama film directed by Kieran Hickey and starring Wendy Hiller, Kate Thompson and Joe McPartland. It was based on a short story by William Trevor.
Synopsis
An elderly schooteacher reflects on her past.Actors
Wendy Hiller
(Attracta)
John Kavanagh
(Mr. Devereux)
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