Flowers of Asphalt

Flowers of Asphalt

Flowers of Asphalt

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Flowers of Asphalt

1951

0h 7m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Suggested music to be played during film : “Concerto Grosso” by Ludwig van Beethoven. With John Markopoulos, Maria Markopoulos, Andrew Markopoulos, Elaine Markopoulos and others. Filmed in Toledo, Ohio. ( This film contains footage from Jackdaw and Christmas U.S.A. Preserved by Temenos, Zurich & New York.

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4 featured cast members

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Andrew Markopoulos

Elaine Markopoulos

John Markopoulos

Maria Markopoulos

Creative team

Directed by: Gregory J. Markopoulos

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