American Film To Take Center Stage At Cannes

By THOMAS ADAMSON, Associated Press: Entertainment
Thu, 04/19/2012 - 6:55am

PARIS (AP) -- American movies are taking center stage at the Cannes Film Festival, with a fistful of U.S. films and stars including Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain in the 2012 line up announced Thursday....

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