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Trainspotting screenplay by john hodge based on the novel by irvine welsh directed by danny boyle completed on 42197 this is the original shooting screenplay. It accomplished for its own time and place what hubert selby, jr. The film was directed by danny boyle and written by john hodge, based on characters created by irvine welsh in his novel trainspotting and its followup porno. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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