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An Extraordinary Gentleman

An Extraordinary Gentleman

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An Extraordinary Gentleman

2017

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Overview

He is a WWE superstar... A learned scholar of the fighting arts... A Mancunian born and bred... Above all else however he is and always will be known as a gentleman. He is the Extraordinary Gentleman Jack Gallagher and this is his story.

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5 featured cast members

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Oliver Claffey

Oliver Claffey

Self

Marty Jones

Self

Chris Brooker

Self

Matthew Richards

Self

Jack Rea

Jack Rea

Self

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Directed by: Adam Gill
Produced by: Adam Gill

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