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Fantastic Dinosaurs of the Movies

Fantastic Dinosaurs of the Movies

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Fantastic Dinosaurs of the Movies

"GORGO, RODAN, GODZILLA, AND MORE!!!"

1990

1h 15m

9.5(2 votes)

Documentary

Science Fiction

Fantasy

Overview

A collection of trailers from various "B" dinosaur and creature movies spanning though out film history, but mostly focusing on the drive-in type films of the 1950's, 60's, 70's and early 80's.

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Directed by: Sandy Oliveri

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