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No Short Cut

196417mMovieDocumentary

The story of Jimmy, who conscientiously takes the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme test, and Leslie, who suffers a series of mishaps through his own negligence.

DirectorAnthony Simmons
ProducerLeon Clore

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Cast · Directed by Anthony Simmons

PHPeter Hawkins
Peter Hawkins
Narrator
LM
Lane Meddick
Narrator

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