Movies Like The Abyss (1989)
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- Overall Score: ☆ 7.35/10
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The Abyss Movie Information:
- Directors:
- James Cameron
- Stars:
- Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff … (full cast)
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