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The Hat

United States, 1982
film

Performing countless breathtaking missions on command, a magical hat brings love and fortune to Benito Badaglio, a penniless veteran. Based on the book by Tom..

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The Hat

United States, 1964
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The Man who thought with his hat (K)

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Willoughby's magic hat

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The Cat in the hat

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Life is beautiful

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A Red ribbon

United States, 1981
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The Shoemaker and the hatter

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Jinxed

United States, 1982
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The Secret way

Germany, 1958
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