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The Bondman

Jan 1, 1929

1h 3m

★ 0.0

Overview

The story of two half-brothers, Jason and Michael, who travel between Iceland and the Isle of Man experiencing political revolutions, natural disasters, and personal upheavals. The plot is loosely based on the Biblical story of Jacob and Esau.

Genres

Adventure

Production Companies

British & Dominions Film Corporation

The Bondman Trailers

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Cast

Jason

Norman Kerry

Greeba Fairbrother

Frances Cuyler

Michael

Donald Macardle

Father Ferrati

Henry Vibart

Testa

H. Saxon-Snell

Adam Fairbrother

Judd Green

Mrs. Fairbrother

Florence Vie

Father

Edward O'Neill

Mother

Dora Barton

Captain

Charles Emerald

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6.4

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