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The Real Story Behind Lucky Strike

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Lucky Strike released in cinemas on Friday 17th July. I'm a sucker for a movie based on a true story and I can't help but do some digging into the stories these movies are based on. In this mini-minisode I share some of the background to Lucky Strike and the audio from the trailer. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend booking your tickets now. Instagram · Pinterest · Facebook · YouTube · Twitter · LinkedIn
20 Jul English Explicit South Africa True Crime · News

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