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How Long Is “First Transmission”?
4h runtime
Documentary film with a runtime of 240 minutes, released in 1981. Presented in English.
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For over 30 years, the so-called First Transmission video from Psychic TV, has been the stuff of, well, “snuff film” legend. First advertised in the back pages of Thee Grey Book , The First Transmission was an ultra weird touchstone of the underground VHS tape trading scene of the 1980s.
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This page focuses on the exact runtime, cast, release details, and synopsis for First Transmission (1981). It is designed to answer the practical question of how long the movie is while still giving enough context to decide whether it matches what you want to watch.
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How long is First Transmission?
First Transmission runs for 4h.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Documentary.
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