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The Lottery (1969)

Name: The Lottery
Director: Larry Yust
Genre: Based on, Misterio, Ritual, Short film
Released: 1969
Duration: 19 min
Cast: Olive Dunbar, William Benedict, William Fawcett, Joe Haworth, Ed Begley Jr.

1969 · Larry Yust · 19 min · United States of America

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Every year, on June 27th, in a small village in New England, inhabited by no more than 300 people, a lottery is held in which a family is chosen as part of a ritual to ensure a good harvest.

A 1969 title built around Based on, Misterio and Ritual. Directed by Larry Yust.

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The Lottery (1969)

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