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The Crown (2016)

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The Crown
TV-MA
Drama
History

Release Date
November 4, 2016
Cast
Claire Foy , Olivia Colman , Imelda Staunton , Matt Smith , Tobias Menzies , Jonathan Pryce , Vanessa Kirby , Helena Bonham Carter , Lesley Manville , Victoria Hamilton , Marion Bailey , Marcia Warren
Main Genre
Biography
Seasons
6 Seasons
Cinematographer
Stuart Howell, Adriano Goldman
Creator
Peter Morgan
Distributor
Netflix
Main Characters
Peter Townsend, Prince Philip, Anthony Eden, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Queen Mary, Prince Charles, Princess Margaret
Producer
Andy Stebbing, Martin Harrison, Michael Casey, Andrew Eaton, Oona O'Beirn, Faye Ward
Production Company
Sony Pictures Television, Left Bank Pictures
Writers
Peter Morgan

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