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The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid

The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid

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The Lonely Battle of Thomas Reid

2017

1h 25m

8.6(5 votes)

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The story of Irish farmer Thomas Reid who, for years, has been locked in a grueling battle with his neighbor - U.S. microchip manufacturer Intel who want to expand into Reid’s land.

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Directed by: Feargal Ward
Written by: Tadhg O'Sullivan
Produced by: Luke McManus

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