Hollywoodgate 2024
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Hollywoodgate
Immediately after the US pullout from Afghanistan, Taliban forces occupied the Hollywood Gate complex, which is claimed to be a former CIA base in Kabul.
Immediately after the US pullout from Afghanistan, Taliban forces occupied the Hollywood Gate complex, which is claimed to be a former CIA base in Kabul.
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Release Date:
Jul 19, 2024 (Germany,United States)
Run Time:
1hr 32`
MMPA Rating:
NR
Original Language:
Persian
Production Countries:
Germany,United States
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Released
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