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A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against its government.

Jim Garrison

JFK · 1991

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Patriotism

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Political (film)Thriller (film)Political Thriller

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Film

Time

1991

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Jim Garrison

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JFK. Directed by Oliver Stone, Le Studio Canal+/Regency Enterprises/Alcor Films/Ixtlan Corporation, 1991.

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