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Point of Departure

by Andrew Hill

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of 455,611

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1960's

of 5,308

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1964

of 234

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Overall Rating: 3.5530 Point of Departure is ranked overall as 3.5530 out of 4 stars

Avg. Critic Score: 4.0000 Point of Departure has an avg. critic score of 4.0000 out of 4 stars

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