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Movies with a Sad Ending: Summaries & Endings Explained
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Njan Gandharvan
1991 · Romance
The Godfather: Part III
1990 · Action
Descending Angel
1990 · Thriller
My Mother’s Castle
1990 · Drama
King of New York
1990 · Thriller
Gangland Odyssey
1990 · Crime
Mister Johnson
1990 · Drama
Daddy Nostalgia
1990 · Drama
Iyer the Great
1990 · Fantasy
Muthina Haara
1990
Journey of Hope
1990 · Drama
Blood Oath
1990 · War
A Moment of Romance
1990 · Romance
Fall From Grace
1990 · History
Uncut Gem
1990 · Drama
Body Chemistry
1990 · Thriller
Deadly Manor
1990 · Horror
The Death of the Incredible Hulk
1990 · Action
Revenge
1990 · Action
Rock Hudson
1990 · Drama
Silent Scream
1990 · Crime
Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture
1990 · Drama
Ulsavapittennu
1989 · Comedy
China White
1989 · Drama
Dasharatham
1989 · Drama
Blood and Sand
1989 · Romance
Jagratha
1989 · Crime
Romero
1989 · Drama
Romero
1989 · Drama
Fight for Us
1989 · Crime
The Summer of Miss Forbes
1989 · Drama
Hellgate
1989 · Comedy
Desperate for Love
1989 · Drama
Prema
1989 · Romance
Finish Line
1989 · Drama
Piravi
1989 · Drama
Kuduz
1989 · Drama
Tarka
1989 · Romance
Revenge
1989 · Drama
Chithram
1988 · Comedy
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