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An era that I specifically like is sort of late 50's, early 60's. I guess mid 50's too. I like these types of films that deal with post WWII America and this more complex leading man that kind of emerges from that.

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Alden Ehrenreich
Age: 34
Born: 1989
Born: November 22
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