01 Jan 1986
Sacred Site
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Of Pups and Puzzles
This short film shows how the war department utilizes a Ph.D., a chimp, and three dogs to help design aptitude tests for men applying for work.
Top Billed Cast
John Nesbitt Narrator (voice)
Eddy Chandler Foreman (uncredited)
Mark Daniels First Job Applicant (uncredited)
William Forrest Psychologist (uncredited)
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