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Emotionally Heavy Movies: Summaries & Endings Explained
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Trial on the Road
1971 · Drama
Torment
1986 · Horror
Primary Russia
1986 · Drama
The Man in the Black Cape
1986 · History
Kariyilakkattu Pole
1986 · Thriller
Deshadanakkili Karayarilla
1986 · Drama
Sultanat
1986 · Adventure
Fist of the North Star
1986 · Action
Girls School Screamers
1986 · Horror
Matador
1986 · Drama
Highlander
1986 · Action
My Brother-in-law Killed My Sister
1986 · Comedy
In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
1986 · Horror
Naan Adimai Illai
1986 · Drama
Trouble in Mind
1986 · Drama
House
1986 · Fantasy
Vartha
1986 · Drama
Lady of the Night
1986 · Drama
Vartha
1986 · Drama
Blackout
1986 · Crime
Welcome Home, Bobby
1986 · Drama
The Hitcher
1986 · Thriller
Parting Glances
1986 · Drama
Choices
1986 · Drama
The Vindicator
1986 · Action
Caravaggio
1986 · History
The Delta Force
1986 · Action
The Killer Is Still Among Us
1986 · Horror
Lady Jane
1986 · Biography
Naseeb Apna Apna
1986 · Comedy
Naseeb Apna Apna
1986 · Comedy
Qatl
1986 · Thriller
Iron Eagle
1986 · Action
The Clan of the Cave Bear
1986 · Adventure
Runaway Train
1986 · Action
Mr. Bharath
1986 · Drama
New Delhi Times
1986 · Mystery
Lucker the Necrophagous
1986 · Horror
Revolution
1985 · Adventure
Ran
1985 · Action
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