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resident evil (film) (2002)

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Resident Evil
R
Action
Horror
Sci-Fi

Director
Paul W. S. Anderson
Release Date
March 15, 2002
Studio
Columbia Tristar Pictures
Cast
Milla Jovovich , Michelle Rodriguez , Ryan McCluskey , James Purefoy
Runtime
100 minutes
Main Genre
Action

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