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(Encyclopedia) tractor, in agriculture, vehicle used to pull such equipment as plows, cultivators, and mowers; to power stationary devices such as saws and winches; and to push snowplows and earth-…
Palme d'OrThe Knack, Richard Lester (United Kingdom)Special Jury PrizeKwaidan, Masaki Kobayashi (Japan)Best Actor and Best ActressSamantha Eggar and Terence Stamp, The Collector (United…
Director/Writer:Carine AdlerDirector of Photography:Barry AckroydEditor:Ewa J. LindMusic:Ilona SekaczProduction Designer:John Paul KellyProducer:Kate OgbornArrow Entertainment; R; 81…
