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Bruce Beresford: Quick Facts

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Born August 16, 1940 (age 86) • Sydney • Australia
Notable Works “Breaker Morant” • “Crimes of the Heart” • “Double Jeopardy” • “Driving Miss Daisy” • “Mao’s Last Dancer” • “Peace, Love & Misunderstanding” • “Tender Mercies”

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