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Dennis Does Pakistan
Australian journalist Dennis Freedman travels to Pakistan to discover for himself what links this country so strongly to the sport of cricket. This documentary provides a unique insight into Pakistani culture, Islam and cricket.
2019
Top Billed Cast
Dennis Freedman Himself
Imran Khan Niazi Himself
Misbah-ul-Haq Himself
Zaheer Abbas Himself
Adnan Akmal Himself
Sikander Bakht Himself
Aqib Javed Himself
Moin Khan Himself
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