The Shadow of Two Flies Upon a Pin

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The Shadow of Two Flies Upon a Pin

2017

0h 31m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Overview

John Person tells the story of how he fell into his coveted job by describing the life of Anatole, the man who occupied the position originally and cherished nothing more in his meager existence than his overcoat.

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Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Mark Lambert

Anatole

Raymond Zrike

John Person

Ben Dent

Petrovich

Creative team

Directed by: Raymond Zrike
Written by: Nikolai Gogol

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